In the Garden by R. A. Lafferty

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Author Lafferty, R. A., 1914-2002
Title In the Garden
Note Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "In the Garden" by R. A. Lafferty is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around a space exploration crew who discovers a peculiar moon that appears to be a pristine garden inhabited by only two individuals, Ha-Adamah and Hawwah, who mirror the biblical Adam and Eve. The thematic exploration touches on concepts of innocence, paradise, and the nature of humanity. The story begins with the crew of the spaceship Little Probe landing on a seemingly idyllic moon where they encounter the two glowing inhabitants. The inhabitants engage with the crew in a dialogue that raises profound questions about identity, existence, and the nature of "people." The captain, Stark, and his crew grapple with the paradox of a perfect paradise that is devoid of civilization while also revealing their skepticism about its authenticity. As they explore the garden and partake in its bountiful fruits, they grow increasingly enchanted, until the captain expresses a profound belief in its purity. However, the tale culminates in an ironic twist, as the crew learns that the paradise may be a construct by a malevolent serpent, unveiling the fragility of the perfect world they believed they encountered. (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 Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Outer space -- Exploration -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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