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Title: Garth and the Visitor
Note: Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Garth and the Visitor" by L. J. Stecher is a science fiction story that was likely written in the mid-20th century. This narrative revolves around a high school reporter named Garth who dares to interview a mysterious and ancient being known as The Visitor, who has been stranded on Earth for thousands of years after a disastrous spaceship accident. The story explores the nuances of communication, understanding across species, and the consequences of long-term isolation. In the tale, Garth ascends to The Visitor's mountaintop palace, where he confronts the being who has survived alone for seven millennia. Their conversation uncovers the tragic history of The Visitor and his kind, revealing the dangers that led to his long abandonment. Garth learns about the failed space journey that resulted in the death of The Visitor's crew and passengers, as well as the cultural advancements Garth's ancestors have achieved with The Visitor's guidance. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a profound moment where Garth fulfills The Visitor's desire for release from his prolonged existence, highlighting themes of mortality, companionship, and the responsibilities of knowledge and power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988
Illustrator: Francis, Dick
EBook No.: 31956
Published: Apr 12, 2010
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Garth and the Visitor
Note: Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Barbara Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Garth and the Visitor" by L. J. Stecher is a science fiction story that was likely written in the mid-20th century. This narrative revolves around a high school reporter named Garth who dares to interview a mysterious and ancient being known as The Visitor, who has been stranded on Earth for thousands of years after a disastrous spaceship accident. The story explores the nuances of communication, understanding across species, and the consequences of long-term isolation. In the tale, Garth ascends to The Visitor's mountaintop palace, where he confronts the being who has survived alone for seven millennia. Their conversation uncovers the tragic history of The Visitor and his kind, revealing the dangers that led to his long abandonment. Garth learns about the failed space journey that resulted in the death of The Visitor's crew and passengers, as well as the cultural advancements Garth's ancestors have achieved with The Visitor's guidance. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a profound moment where Garth fulfills The Visitor's desire for release from his prolonged existence, highlighting themes of mortality, companionship, and the responsibilities of knowledge and power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988
Illustrator: Francis, Dick
EBook No.: 31956
Published: Apr 12, 2010
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.