Fresh Air Fiend by Kris Neville

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Author Neville, Kris, 1925-1980
Illustrator Rogers, Karl
Title Fresh Air Fiend
Note Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Fresh Air Fiend" by Kris Neville is a science fiction novella written during the early 1950s. The narrative explores themes of isolation, survival, and the human condition amidst the vastness of space. The story revolves around a man suffering from a debilitating disease on a distant satellite, where the harsh and indifferent environment significantly impacts his life and relationships. The plot centers on the protagonist, who is incapacitated by liguna fever and relies on a native woman named Hertha for care. As he grapples with his deteriorating health and feelings of despair, he learns that Hertha is not only essential for his survival but also embodies the complexities of human connection in a desolate world. He tasks her with the critical mission of collecting plants from outside their hut, as they are necessary for purifying the air that sustains them. Through this dynamic, the story delves into themes of dependency, the struggle for agency, and the nature of love in a place where survival seems increasingly futile. The protagonist's reflections on civilization's call and his existential fears serve as poignant undercurrents to their fragile coexistence. (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 Sick -- Fiction
Subject Caregivers -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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