In E. V. Odle's 'Clockwork Man,' a technologically advanced individual from the future, equipped with a clockwork device in their head for time travel, finds themselves unexpectedly transported to the year 1923. This individual, known as the Clockwork Man, emerges into the midst of a cricket match, disrupting the tranquil atmosphere of the game. The story explores the clash between a futuristic being and the reality of the past, raising questions about the consequences of advanced technology and the potential for unexpected encounters with time travelers. 'The Clockwork Man' is regarded as a groundbreaking work, being one of the first fictional narratives to feature a human-machine cyborg, paving the way for later explorations of this concept in science fiction.