Fugue by Stephen Marlowe
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Author | Marlowe, Stephen, 1928-2008 |
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Title | Fugue |
Original Publication | United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1951. |
Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
Summary | "Fugue" by Stephen Marlowe is a science fiction novelet likely written in the early 1950s. Set aboard a space ark that has been traveling through interstellar space for millennia, the story explores the complex societal dynamics between mutants and non-mutants within a self-contained environment. The narrative delves into themes of rebellion, identity, and the quest for deeper understanding in a static civilization facing internal strife. The protagonist, Ker-jon, is a bio-technician who grapples with recurrent dreams that disturb his sense of normalcy, suggesting an underlying conflict about his identity and the societal oppression around him. As Ker-jon becomes embroiled in a revolutionary plot led by the mutants to overthrow their rulers—known as the Mutant-makers—he faces betrayals, misunderstandings, and the realization that the revolution may lead to merely swapping one form of tyranny for another. The climax of the story centers on Ker-jon's internal struggle, culminating in a violent confrontation. Ultimately, through chaos and unexpected alliances, the characters navigate the complexities of power dynamics and aim to establish a new order based on cooperation and shared knowledge, paving the way for a hopeful future as they discover the true nature of their journey through space and the meaning of unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Science fiction |
Subject | Dreams -- Fiction |
Subject | Revolutions -- Fiction |
Subject | Interstellar travel -- Fiction |
Subject | Mutation (Biology) -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 70549 |
Release Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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