Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K. Dick

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Author Dick, Philip K., 1928-1982
Illustrator Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007
Title Beyond Lies the Wub
Note Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Beyond Lies the Wub" by Philip K. Dick is a short science fiction story likely written in the early to mid-20th century. This narrative explores themes of morality and the interactions between different forms of life, focusing on a sentient creature known as a wub. The story suggests a critique of humanity’s often barbaric approach to other beings and highlights the nuanced understanding of life and existence. In the tale, Captain Franco and his crew discover a wub, a large pig-like creature that remarkably possesses the ability to communicate through telepathy. As the crew contemplates eating the wub due to a food shortage during their journey in space, the wub engages them in deep philosophical discussions, seeking to protect its life and challenge their notions of morality. Ultimately, despite its pleas and the meaningful exchanges it shares with the crew, Franco executes the wub, leading to an unsettling meal that leaves the crew in a state of discomfort and introspection, questioning the ethics of their actions. The story serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of exploitation and the importance of understanding the lives of other beings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 28554
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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