The Barrier by Bryce Walton

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Author Walton, Bryce, 1918-1988
Illustrator Raymond, Ramon
Title The Barrier
Note Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Barrier" by Bryce Walton is a science fiction short story likely written in the early 1950s. The narrative centers around John Stevens, a convict who is offered a chance to earn a pardon by participating in a high-velocity space experiment. The theme of the book explores the boundaries of human experience, the unknowns of space travel, and the psychological and physical challenges faced by those who dare to break through barriers. In the story, Stevens embarks on a perilous mission in a spacecraft designed to surpass the limits of human endurance and speed. As he hurtles through the void of space at unimaginable velocities, he grapples with thoughts of his past and the choice that led him to this moment, reflecting on his guilt over a manslaughter charge. During the test flight, Stevens encounters a surreal experience that leads him to a higher consciousness, where he learns that he has briefly transcended into another realm. Upon his return, he finds himself miraculously unharmed and poised to take on new challenges, yet haunted by the profound experience that hints at mysterious dimensions of existence beyond human understanding. (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 flight -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 65085
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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