Clockwork Man

The Clockwork Man, written by E. V. Odle in 1923, is a pioneering science fiction novel featuring a human-machine cyborg. The story unfolds when a malfunctioning clockwork device transports a Clockwork Man into a cricket match, exploring themes of technology and humanity. This work is notable for being one of the earliest representations of cyborgs in literature, influencing future narratives in the genre.