The novel "Ariel" (Belyaev): summary

In world literature there are stories about the consequences of the irresponsible experiments academics.For example, in 1941 published a novel "Ariel" (Belyaev).Summary of the works provided below will allow you to decide whether or not to read the novel in its entirety.Let's say right away: the theme raised by the writer, is relevant today.

«Ariel" (Belyaev): summary.The history

first chapter of the novel is called "a circle of hell."And rightly so!It is about how to build a life in the so-called school Dandarat, the official purpose of the existence of which is the education of children of theosophy and the occult sciences.In fact, the situation is quite different: the children put inhuman experiments (using hypnosis, bullying and other "methods of education").Friendship here - grave offense!

protagonist of the work - a young man of eighteen, Ariel.He ended up in this place by the will of their guardians, who have decided that Aurelius Galton (real name boys) completely useless vast fortune left by his dead parents.Therefore, the result of training in Dandarate was supposed to be full of young boys and inadequate recognition of his incapacity.But things turned out differently.

«Ariel" (Belyaev): summary.An unexpected result of experiments and Hyde Fox

addition hypnotists and fakirs in Dandarate were serious scientists who have worked hard to create a flying man.The result of the experiments of doctors and Heidi Fox, it was decided to try to Ariel.Of course, in the novel "Ariel" Belyaev (summary allows quite understand it) denounces such scientific figures.For all of them, in fact, no matter what end this experiment for mental and physical health of youth.For them even better if damaged Aurelius in mind.But the experience goes surprisingly well!The guy gets the freedom to rise into the air, while retaining the full clarity of mind.

Alexander Belyaev "Ariel" (summary): The Adventures Aurelius is Dandarata

Leaders terrible schools, as it turned out, were wrong, giving Ariel the ability to fly.He immediately left the Dandarat, taking the boy's Charade, which was filled with sympathy.

Sharad and Ariel are in Bengal.Here they get shelter in the house of a poor peasant Nizmata and his granddaughter, a young widow Lolita.

will of fate Ariel has to be fun for Raja, partner of the pastor (he takes off, showing something that supposedly is capable of true faith).

All the while Aurelius looking for his older sister, smart, rebellious and practical Jane Galton.Her quest become almost successful when she accidentally encounters with his brother, but he flies off, plunging Woman in shock.

Ariel then used for their own benefit and Chetfild Grigg - enterprising Americans who work in the circus industry.In their submission Aurelius involved in sports, which, of course, wins.Now he is - the invincible athlete by the name of Bina.

Over time, Ariel still finds Jane, which manages to persuade him to return to the UK.But the true community of brothers and sisters have not they, in fact, strangers.Another factor that allows Ariel to understand that he is a stranger in this world, businessmen - bandits attempt to use it in the abduction of the child.

last straw becomes night, when Aurelius appears before secular society.Derogatory statements of one of the guests to the Indians derive from the youth themselves.This is followed by another quarrel with her sister, who does not understand humanity Aurelius and his disregard for prejudices.Ariel collects things and went to Madras.There, next to the charade, Lolita Nizmatom and he wants to live his life!

Alexander Belyaev "Ariel": a summary.Postscript

clear that above a retelling of the plot does not reflect the complexity of the work.In such a brief description of it is simply impossible to address all the social aspects identified in the novel.