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Title: Man of Distinction
Note: Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Man of Distinction" by Michael Shaara is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. The narrative explores themes of identity and notoriety through the life of Thatcher Blitt, who, despite being a successful businessman in the year 2180, questions the notion of personal significance derived from lineage and ancestry. The story critiques societal values placed on heritage and fame, highlighting the irony of being a wealthy figure without any notable ancestors to speak of. The plot follows Thatcher Blitt, the founder of Genealogy, Inc., a company that utilizes a time scanner to uncover family histories. As he amasses wealth and status, he becomes increasingly obsessed with discovering a prestigious lineage to validate his success. However, Blitt's relentless pursuit exposes a humbling truth: his ancestry is unremarkable, consisting of ordinary individuals. After a profound search that traces his lineage back 40,000 years, Blitt discovers that his bloodline has never produced anyone exceptional, culminating in the ironic realization that he is historically unique for his complete lack of distinguished ancestors. This twist serves as a poignant commentary on the human condition, raising questions about the worth of identity and self-importance in a world where everyone shares common ancestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shaara, Michael, 1929?-1988
Illustrator: Francis, Dick
EBook No.: 51288
Published: Feb 23, 2016
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Businessmen -- Fiction
Subject: Genealogy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Man of Distinction
Note: Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Man of Distinction" by Michael Shaara is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. The narrative explores themes of identity and notoriety through the life of Thatcher Blitt, who, despite being a successful businessman in the year 2180, questions the notion of personal significance derived from lineage and ancestry. The story critiques societal values placed on heritage and fame, highlighting the irony of being a wealthy figure without any notable ancestors to speak of. The plot follows Thatcher Blitt, the founder of Genealogy, Inc., a company that utilizes a time scanner to uncover family histories. As he amasses wealth and status, he becomes increasingly obsessed with discovering a prestigious lineage to validate his success. However, Blitt's relentless pursuit exposes a humbling truth: his ancestry is unremarkable, consisting of ordinary individuals. After a profound search that traces his lineage back 40,000 years, Blitt discovers that his bloodline has never produced anyone exceptional, culminating in the ironic realization that he is historically unique for his complete lack of distinguished ancestors. This twist serves as a poignant commentary on the human condition, raising questions about the worth of identity and self-importance in a world where everyone shares common ancestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shaara, Michael, 1929?-1988
Illustrator: Francis, Dick
EBook No.: 51288
Published: Feb 23, 2016
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Businessmen -- Fiction
Subject: Genealogy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.