Of Stegner's Folly

Of Stegner's Folly is a science fiction novella by Richard S. Shaver, written in the early 1950s. The story follows Professor Stegner's invention of a selective anti-gravitational field, which initially appears to rejuvenate life but leads to the creation of oversized creatures and chaotic consequences. The narrative explores themes of scientific ambition and the unforeseen repercussions of technological advancements, culminating in a struggle for survival against the fallout of human hubris and the quest for immortality.