This Way to the Egress by Andrew Fetler

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Author Fetler, Andrew, 1925-2017
Title This Way to the Egress
Note Reading ease score: 96.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "This Way to the Egress" by Andrew Fetler is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative unfolds in a peculiar and unsettling environment where the protagonist, Mr. Coat, grapples with the eerie sounds of children's voices in an otherwise adult-dominated and dystopian setting. The story explores themes of perception, reality, and existential dread within a confined rural landscape that contrasts sharply with urban life. In the story, Mr. Coat finds himself in a small village, feeling out of place and haunted by the sounds of children, which seem impossible given the lack of children in the area. His interactions with Mrs. Tilton, the landlady, reveal a deeper sense of discomfort as he discovers a telegram hinting at a sinister plot involving euthanasia tied to the persistence of these voices. As he navigates his surreal experiences, Coat's confusion and existential crisis intensify, ultimately leading to a reflective moment while he participates in mundane activities like shelling peas. The narrative cleverly blends elements of social commentary with psychological tension, leaving readers to ponder the implications of a world devoid of youth and innocence. (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 Executions and executioners -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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