Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley

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Author Sheckley, Robert, 1928-2005
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Proof of the Pudding
Note Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Proof of the Pudding" by Robert Sheckley is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative explores themes of creation and reality through the eyes of a man who believes he is the last human on Earth after a devastating war has obliterated life on the planet. With the newfound ability to create anything he imagines, he grapples with existential questions about existence and companionship. The story follows a nameless male protagonist who, while contemplating his existence and reflecting on humanity's destructive past, unexpectedly encounters a woman named Joan in a cave. As they form a bond, he uses his creative powers to make a lavish city and offers her a new life free from the war's memories. However, his skepticism about her reality leads to philosophical debates between them about creation and existence. Ultimately, Joan helps him confront his insecurities and offers a glimpse of hope and connection amidst the desolation, with their relationship symbolizing a new beginning in a world marked by destruction. (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 Apocalyptic fiction
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EBook-No. 50844
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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