The Floater by Bryce Walton

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Author Walton, Bryce, 1918-1988
Illustrator Orban, Paul, 1896-1974
Title The Floater
Note Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Floater" by Kenneth O'Hara is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the unique psychological predicament of a solitary Watchman, Harry Barton, stationed in a man-made observational meteor—referred to as a "basketball"—floating in the vast emptiness of space. The story explores themes of isolation, sanity, and the human condition in extreme circumstances. The plot unfolds through interactions between Barton and a neuropsychologist, Dr. Von Ulrich, who visits Barton to assess his mental state as he endures long stretches of solitude. Over the course of many years, Barton grapples with his reality, confronting memories of his past and the effects of prolonged isolation. While Von Ulrich believes that Barton is on the verge of a psychological breakdown due to his unusual resilience, Barton remains content and detached, perceiving time differently, and almost relishing the lack of external stimuli. The story culminates with the discovery of Barton years later, suggesting he has adapted to his environment in a way that defies human expectations of aging and mental stability, leaving readers to contemplate the boundaries of human adaptability. (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 Psychological fiction
Subject Space stations -- Fiction
Subject Time -- Fiction
Subject Psychologists -- Fiction
Subject Solitude -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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