Warrior Race by Robert Sheckley

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Author Sheckley, Robert, 1928-2005
Title Warrior Race
Note Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Warrior Race" by Robert Sheckley is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of cultural misunderstanding and the absurdity of war through the lens of two human characters, Fannia and Donnaught, who find themselves stranded on an alien planet inhabited by a unique civilization known for their warrior ethos. The story delves into the consequences of differing social structures and the extremes to which societies might go in the name of honor and combat. In "Warrior Race," Fannia and Donnaught's space journey leads them to the planet Cascella, where they discover that the native inhabitants consider suicide as a form of warfare. Seeking fuel to continue their journey, the duo inadvertently provokes the socially ingrained battle instinct of the Cascellans, who pride themselves on their warrior spirit. Through a series of darkly comedic encounters, including a misguided attempt at negotiation, the alien beliefs about honor and glory come to a head, culminating in a brutal display of self-sacrifice that challenges the very nature of conflict. Ultimately, Fannia and Donnaught devise a plan to escape by manipulating the chief's warrior pride, demonstrating how cultural perceptions can drastically affect interactions between diverse species. (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. 29548
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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