With These Hands by C. M. Kornbluth

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Author Kornbluth, C. M. (Cyril M.), 1923-1958
Title With These Hands
Note Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "With These Hands" by C. M. Kornbluth is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. Set in a dystopian future where technological advances threaten traditional forms of artistic expression, the story revolves around Roald Halvorsen, an artist struggling to make a living as the world shifts towards mechanical reproductions of art. The novella highlights the conflict between art and technology, exploring themes of creativity and the human spirit in a society that values efficiency over artistry. The narrative follows Halvorsen as he grapples with his dwindling opportunities in the art world, largely replaced by the stereopantograph—an automated device that creates lifelike images without the need for creative input. After losing a key commission, he becomes increasingly despondent about his future. The story explores his interactions with a range of characters, including Lucretia Grumman, a young woman who shows genuine interest in art, and Austin Malone, a successful engineer who embodies the societal shift away from traditional artistry. Halvorsen's journey leads him to confront not only his troubled relationship with his craft but also the implications of a society that values mass production over individual creativity. Ultimately, the novella offers a poignant commentary on the importance of maintaining human creativity and personal connection in the face of overwhelming technology. (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 Artists -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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