| Author |
Nourse, Alan Edward, 1928-1992 |
| Title |
Second Sight
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| Series Title |
Produced from "The Counterfeit Man; More Science Fiction Stories by Alan E. Nourse" published in 1963.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Second Sight" by Alan Edward Nourse is a scientific fiction novel that was likely written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the themes of psychic abilities and the complexities of human perception, particularly focusing on the protagonist, Amy Ballantine, who struggles with her extraordinary abilities and the implications they have on her life. Set against a backdrop of scientific inquiry and ethical dilemmas regarding the use of her psi powers, the narrative unfolds in a world grappling with the intersection of ability and humanity. The story follows Amy, a young woman with heightened psychic abilities, as she navigates her relationships with her mentor, Lambertson, and a psychiatrist named Aarons, who seeks to exploit her unique capabilities for research purposes. As Amy questions her identity and the nature of her powers, she grapples with feelings of isolation and the fear of being treated as a mere subject of study rather than as a person with desires and dreams. The narrative delves into her internal conflicts, revealing her longing for normalcy and connection, as well as her resistance to being used as a tool in the scientific exploration of psi phenomena. Ultimately, the book presents a poignant exploration of the balance between personal autonomy and the broader implications of extraordinary abilities in human society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Diary fiction
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| Subject |
Parapsychology -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychic ability -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22997 |
| Release Date |
Oct 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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