Uniform of a Man by Dave Dryfoos

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Author Dryfoos, Dave, 1915-2003
Illustrator Palais, Rudolph
Title Uniform of a Man
Note Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Uniform of a Man" by Dave Dryfoos is a science fiction novella that was originally published in the early 1950s. The story revolves around Chet Barfield, an Earth astronaut who finds himself stranded and enslaved on an alien planet called Hedlot, where he endures years of captivity at the hands of the Agvars, a savage, dog-like race. The narrative explores themes of survival, revenge, and the complexities of moral judgment in the face of cultural differences. The plot follows Chet’s journey from captivity to rescue, where he is eventually retrieved by fellow astronauts after signaling for help. As he grapples with his harrowing experiences, Chet is confronted with conflicting views on how to deal with the Agvars, particularly by Dr. Pine, who advocates for understanding and study rather than vengeance. The tension escalates as Chet is torn between his desire for revenge against his captors and the diplomatic approach suggested by his rescuers. Ultimately, the novella delves into the struggles of reconciling one’s past traumas with the expectations of a civilized society, as Chet finds himself needing to adapt to his new reality while grappling with the moral implications of his experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Prisoners -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 32737
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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