Blessed are the meek by G. C. Edmondson

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Author Edmondson, G. C., 1922-1995
Illustrator Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
Title Blessed are the meek
Series Title Produced from Astounding, September, 1955.
Note Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Blessed are the meek" by G. C. Edmondson is a science fiction narrative written in the mid-20th century. The book explores themes of servitude and dependence through the interactions between humanoid aliens and a human crew on a distant planet. The story delves into cultural exchanges and philosophical inquiries about existence, servitude, and the cyclical nature of power dynamics within species. The plot centers on a human crew led by Griffin, who encounters a group of humanoids represented by a character named Joe. As the humans excavate and interact with the humanoids, it becomes evident that Joe's people have lived under servitude for millennia, moving from one master to another throughout their history. The story unfolds as Griffin learns about the philosophical outlook of Joe's race, who accept their state under the belief that existence itself and the perpetuation of their people is paramount. Their acceptance of servitude raises questions about autonomy and the role of technology versus personal agency. The narrative ultimately reflects on the choices faced by the humanoids and offers a critique of historical cycles of dominance and submission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 23762
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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