Rebuttal by Betsy Curtis
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About this eBook
Author | Curtis, Betsy, 1917-2002 |
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Illustrator | Giunta, John, 1920-1970 |
Title | Rebuttal |
Original Publication | United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1956. |
Note | Response to "The Star" by Arthur C. Clarke. |
Note | Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
Summary | "Rebuttal" by Betsy Curtis is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The book offers a counterpoint to Arthur C. Clarke's story "The Star," delving into themes of faith, purpose, and the concept of immortality through a scientific lens. It grapples with deep philosophical questions regarding existence and the divine, all set against a backdrop of space exploration and human experience. The story follows Father Niccolo Molina, a pathologist at St. Luke's Hospital, who is tasked with understanding the mysterious illness afflicting Father Phillip Burt, a member of the ill-fated Phoenix Nebula expedition. As they engage in a profound dialogue, Father Phillip reveals his existential crisis stemming from the crew's discovery that the universe operates without a discernible plan or divine presence. Through their conversation, Father Niccolo argues that human consciousness interacts with individual cells in a fundamentally significant way, suggesting that the essence of life persists beyond physical death. Ultimately, this philosophical exploration leads to a miraculous healing for Father Phillip, who emerges with a renewed sense of purpose and faith as he reconnects with his fellow crew members. (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 | Christian life -- Fiction |
Subject | Physicians -- Fiction |
Subject | Diseases -- Fiction |
Subject | Priests -- Fiction |
Subject | Space travelers -- Fiction |
Subject | Star of Bethlehem -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 67455 |
Release Date | Feb 21, 2022 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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