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Title: Nice Girl with 5 Husbands
Alternate Title: Nice Girl with Five Husbands
Note: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Nice Girl with 5 Husbands" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction novella originally published in 1951. The story investigates themes of love, companionship, and alternative family structures within a speculative framework. Set in a futuristic landscape marked by both emotional and technological advancements, the narrative probes the protagonist's complex interactions with a group of unconventional characters. The plot revolves around Tom Dorset, an artist grappling with his creative struggles amidst a fellowship retreat in the desert. His life takes a strange turn when he encounters Lois Wolver, a captivating girl who claims to have five husbands, leading him into a peculiar community that challenges his preconceived notions of relationships. As Tom learns more about the Wolvers and their unique lifestyle—comprised of love-sharing and an experimental mode of living—he becomes increasingly fascinated yet bewildered by their world. The narrative blends elements of fantasy and introspection, culminating in Tom's realization of whether he can reconcile his traditional views of love with the unconventional dynamics of this intriguing group. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leiber, Fritz, 1910-1992
Illustrator: Bard, Philip, 1912-1966
EBook No.: 51101
Published: Feb 1, 2016
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Time travel -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Nice Girl with 5 Husbands
Alternate Title: Nice Girl with Five Husbands
Note: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Nice Girl with 5 Husbands" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction novella originally published in 1951. The story investigates themes of love, companionship, and alternative family structures within a speculative framework. Set in a futuristic landscape marked by both emotional and technological advancements, the narrative probes the protagonist's complex interactions with a group of unconventional characters. The plot revolves around Tom Dorset, an artist grappling with his creative struggles amidst a fellowship retreat in the desert. His life takes a strange turn when he encounters Lois Wolver, a captivating girl who claims to have five husbands, leading him into a peculiar community that challenges his preconceived notions of relationships. As Tom learns more about the Wolvers and their unique lifestyle—comprised of love-sharing and an experimental mode of living—he becomes increasingly fascinated yet bewildered by their world. The narrative blends elements of fantasy and introspection, culminating in Tom's realization of whether he can reconcile his traditional views of love with the unconventional dynamics of this intriguing group. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leiber, Fritz, 1910-1992
Illustrator: Bard, Philip, 1912-1966
EBook No.: 51101
Published: Feb 1, 2016
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Time travel -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.