This edition had all images removed.
Title: Last Night Out
Note: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Last Night Out" by Lee Gregor is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the themes of acceptance, partnership, and the complex dynamics of interspecies relationships against the backdrop of an impending war. The story revolves around Ensign Jed Grey and his Canopan partner, Joe, as they navigate the hostile environment of Terra on their last night before deployment. The story begins with Grey and Joe seeking entertainment in a crowded, unfriendly town, reflecting on their experiences as a mixed-species team set to leave for war. Although initially faced with societal prejudice and hostility due to their unique bond, especially given Joe's telepathic abilities as a Canopan, the two characters develop a profound understanding and camaraderie. Their night is abruptly disrupted by a violent confrontation with human soldiers, leading to Joe using his abilities to defend them. This incident raises questions about fear, identity, and the ethics of power as they face the dual challenges of their internal bond and external societal prejudice. As they confront these realities, they delve deeper into what it means to be allies in a world torn apart by fears of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rothman, Milton A., 1919-2001
Illustrator: Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007
EBook No.: 63988
Published: Dec 8, 2020
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: Parapsychology -- Fiction
Subject: Telepathy -- Fiction
Subject: Psychic ability -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Last Night Out
Note: Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Last Night Out" by Lee Gregor is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the themes of acceptance, partnership, and the complex dynamics of interspecies relationships against the backdrop of an impending war. The story revolves around Ensign Jed Grey and his Canopan partner, Joe, as they navigate the hostile environment of Terra on their last night before deployment. The story begins with Grey and Joe seeking entertainment in a crowded, unfriendly town, reflecting on their experiences as a mixed-species team set to leave for war. Although initially faced with societal prejudice and hostility due to their unique bond, especially given Joe's telepathic abilities as a Canopan, the two characters develop a profound understanding and camaraderie. Their night is abruptly disrupted by a violent confrontation with human soldiers, leading to Joe using his abilities to defend them. This incident raises questions about fear, identity, and the ethics of power as they face the dual challenges of their internal bond and external societal prejudice. As they confront these realities, they delve deeper into what it means to be allies in a world torn apart by fears of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rothman, Milton A., 1919-2001
Illustrator: Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007
EBook No.: 63988
Published: Dec 8, 2020
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: Parapsychology -- Fiction
Subject: Telepathy -- Fiction
Subject: Psychic ability -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.