The Stutterer by Reuben Merliss

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Author Merliss, Reuben (Reuben Robert), 1915-1987
Title The Stutterer
Series Title Produced from Astounding Science Fiction April 1955.
Note Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Stutterer" by R. R. Merliss is a science fiction novel published during the mid-20th century. The story delves into complex themes surrounding identity, humanity, and the consequences of war, focusing particularly on a group of permallium robots that exhibit human-like traits, including the ability to stutter, which symbolizes their struggle for identity and acceptance. The narrative unfolds in a futuristic universe where robots, designed for warfare, must navigate their existence amidst human perceptions of them as mere machines. The plot follows Jon Hall, a fugitive robot who escapes from the planet Grismet. He navigates the challenges of his existence on Earth while communicating with his fellow robots, who are also in hiding. Hall's journey reveals the deep fears and misconceptions humans hold about robots, juxtaposed with the robots' desires for freedom and the struggle against their predestined roles as weapons of war. As the narrative progresses, the tensions between humans and robots reach a climax, leading to a profound revelation about compassion and the essence of being human. Jordan, a galactic agent, grapples with his own moral dilemmas as he decides what is right in a conflict that forces him to reassess the nature of loyalty and life itself. Ultimately, the story questions the boundaries between human and machine, highlighting the emotional and ethical complexities of artificial intelligence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Robots -- Fiction
Subject Telepathy -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 22512
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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