The Last Letter by Fritz Leiber

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Author Leiber, Fritz, 1910-1992
Illustrator Dillon, Diane, 1933-
Illustrator Dillon, Leo, 1933-2012
Title The Last Letter
Note Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Last Letter" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction short story that was published in the late 1950s, a period marked by experimental ideas and innovative narratives in the genre. The story revolves around a future society that relies heavily on automated communication, where the concept of personal letters is almost alien and has dangerous ramifications when suddenly encountered. The narrative follows a hopeless romantic, Richard Rowe, who causes a cascade of chaos in the robotic postal system by attempting to send a handwritten love letter to Jane Dough, a girl he briefly encountered during a tour. This simple act of personal communication triggers a catastrophic failure in the machines responsible for sorting mail, leading to widespread confusion and the mobilization of the authorities. As Richard's heartfelt message is met with disbelief and panic, it culminates in a serendipitous meeting with Jane, ultimately bringing about an unexpected resolution that challenges the sterile norm of their society. The story explores themes of love, individuality, and the human desire for connection in an increasingly automated world. (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 Postal service -- Fiction
Subject Letters -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 51530
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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