Charley de Milo by Laurence M. Janifer

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Author Janifer, Laurence M., 1933-2002
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Charley de Milo
Series Title Produced from Astounding Science Fiction May 1959.
Note Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Charley de Milo" by Laurence M. Janifer is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story follows Charley, a performer known as the "Armless Wonder" in a carnival, who faces an existential dilemma when a former professor, now a scientist, offers him the chance to regain his lost arms through a revolutionary limb regeneration technique. This premise leads to a deeper exploration of identity, societal perceptions of disability, and the true meaning of normalcy amidst the changing landscape of scientific discovery. The narrative unfolds as Charley grapples with the implications of accepting his professor's offer. While the prospect of gaining arms is alluring, he also fears losing the unique identity and status he has cultivated as a sideshow act. Charley's journey reflects his internal struggle and the tension between personal contentment and societal expectations. The plot intensifies as he becomes aware of a declining audience and the emerging dominance of science over traditional performance art, prompting him to reconsider his life choices and ultimately seek his way back to acceptance in a world that feels increasingly alien to him. Through Charley's experiences, the novel raises poignant questions about what it means to be "normal" and the price of fitting into societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
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EBook-No. 23889
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Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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