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Title: Bullet with His Name

Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Bullet with His Name" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. This thought-provoking work explores the intricacies of human choices and the consequences of one's actions, set against a backdrop of surreal experiences and inexplicable gifts bestowed upon its protagonist, Ernie Meeker. The narrative addresses the struggles of an ordinary man who unexpectedly receives extraordinary capabilities, compelling readers to ponder the nature of potential and responsibility. The story follows Ernie Meeker, an average man whose life takes a bizarre turn when he gains a series of extraordinary gifts from unknown cosmic beings. Among these gifts are an everlasting razor blade, the ability to read at a glance, and an uncanny insight into human behavior. However, as he grapples with these newfound powers, Ernie finds himself overwhelmed and conflicted, leading him to reject many of the gifts and ultimately resulting in unforeseen consequences. The climax unveils a tragic end as Ernie's choices culminate in his demise, serving as a poignant reflection on the weight of one's decisions and the potential dark paths of self-denial. Throughout, Leiber crafts a tale that intertwines personal growth with the exploration of higher powers, leaving readers to question what it truly means to embrace one's gifts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Leiber, Fritz, 1910-1992

Illustrator: Dillon, Diane, 1933-

Illustrator: Dillon, Leo, 1933-2012

EBook No.: 51436

Published: Mar 13, 2016

Downloads: 128

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:51436:2 2016-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dillon, Leo Dillon, Diane Leiber, Fritz en 1
2024-11-09T23:32:47Z Bullet with His Name

This edition has images.

Title: Bullet with His Name

Note: Reading ease score: 71.0 (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: "Bullet with His Name" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. This thought-provoking work explores the intricacies of human choices and the consequences of one's actions, set against a backdrop of surreal experiences and inexplicable gifts bestowed upon its protagonist, Ernie Meeker. The narrative addresses the struggles of an ordinary man who unexpectedly receives extraordinary capabilities, compelling readers to ponder the nature of potential and responsibility. The story follows Ernie Meeker, an average man whose life takes a bizarre turn when he gains a series of extraordinary gifts from unknown cosmic beings. Among these gifts are an everlasting razor blade, the ability to read at a glance, and an uncanny insight into human behavior. However, as he grapples with these newfound powers, Ernie finds himself overwhelmed and conflicted, leading him to reject many of the gifts and ultimately resulting in unforeseen consequences. The climax unveils a tragic end as Ernie's choices culminate in his demise, serving as a poignant reflection on the weight of one's decisions and the potential dark paths of self-denial. Throughout, Leiber crafts a tale that intertwines personal growth with the exploration of higher powers, leaving readers to question what it truly means to embrace one's gifts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Leiber, Fritz, 1910-1992

Illustrator: Dillon, Diane, 1933-

Illustrator: Dillon, Leo, 1933-2012

EBook No.: 51436

Published: Mar 13, 2016

Downloads: 128

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

Subject: Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:51436:3 2016-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Dillon, Leo Dillon, Diane Leiber, Fritz en 1