Firth's World by Irving E. Cox

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Author Cox, Irving E., 1917-2001
Title Firth's World
Note Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Firth's World" by Irving E. Cox, Jr. is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. The narrative explores the consequences of John Firth's utopian vision of a world populated by a select group of wealthy and brilliant individuals who wish to escape societal responsibilities and issues. This work delves into themes of individualism, social responsibility, and the inherent flaws in constructing an isolated utopia. The story follows John Firth, an industrialist who, disillusioned with the incompetent masses of humanity, is driven by an ideology that successful individuals should not bear the burden of supporting the less fortunate. Through a mysterious stranger, Firth comes to acquire a planetoid beyond Pluto where he envisions creating a perfect world devoid of taxes and social problems. However, as he and his handpicked group of colonists attempt to establish their utopia, they confront disillusionment and moral decay. Initial ingenuity gives way to stagnation and unrest among the colonists, leading to a revolt from the labor force they initially sought to exploit. The narrative ultimately culminates in an acknowledgment of the necessity of social interdependence, suggesting that true progress cannot exist in isolation and highlighting the folly of Firth's initial ambitions. (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 Space colonies -- Fiction
Subject Billionaires -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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