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Title: The missionary
Original Publication: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1960.
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Missionary" by J. F. Bone is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, reflecting the themes of ideological conflict and the struggle between faith and reason. The story revolves around a character from a theocratic society who grapples with the influence of a charismatic antagonist embodying a different worldview. Throughout the narrative, themes of faith, sacrifice, and the clash of ideologies are explored, ultimately questioning the nature of good and evil. In the book, the protagonist, an Adept from a devout society called the Promised Land, is captured by Wolverton, a man who represents the seductive allure of technology and secular knowledge. As he navigates his captivity, he faces not only physical challenges, such as healing from a broken leg, but also an ideological battle against Wolverton's persuasive arguments and his unyielding allure. Wolverton seeks to convince the protagonist of the necessity of change in a world plagued by overpopulation and cultural regression. The protagonist's steadfast belief in his faith begins to waver as he is exposed to Wolverton's world and the reality of human history, leading to a transformative climax where he must grapple with his convictions and ultimately discovers that Wolverton's intention may not be as evil as he initially thought. As the protagonist undergoes this profound internal struggle, he emerges changed, embodying a new understanding of leadership and responsibility in a complex universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin), 1916-2006
Illustrator: Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
EBook No.: 72614
Published: Jan 4, 2024
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject: Religion -- Fiction
Subject: Space colonies -- Fiction
Subject: Psychic ability -- Fiction
Subject: Overpopulation -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The missionary
Original Publication: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1960.
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Missionary" by J. F. Bone is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, reflecting the themes of ideological conflict and the struggle between faith and reason. The story revolves around a character from a theocratic society who grapples with the influence of a charismatic antagonist embodying a different worldview. Throughout the narrative, themes of faith, sacrifice, and the clash of ideologies are explored, ultimately questioning the nature of good and evil. In the book, the protagonist, an Adept from a devout society called the Promised Land, is captured by Wolverton, a man who represents the seductive allure of technology and secular knowledge. As he navigates his captivity, he faces not only physical challenges, such as healing from a broken leg, but also an ideological battle against Wolverton's persuasive arguments and his unyielding allure. Wolverton seeks to convince the protagonist of the necessity of change in a world plagued by overpopulation and cultural regression. The protagonist's steadfast belief in his faith begins to waver as he is exposed to Wolverton's world and the reality of human history, leading to a transformative climax where he must grapple with his convictions and ultimately discovers that Wolverton's intention may not be as evil as he initially thought. As the protagonist undergoes this profound internal struggle, he emerges changed, embodying a new understanding of leadership and responsibility in a complex universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin), 1916-2006
Illustrator: Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
EBook No.: 72614
Published: Jan 4, 2024
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject: Religion -- Fiction
Subject: Space colonies -- Fiction
Subject: Psychic ability -- Fiction
Subject: Overpopulation -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.