The Envoy, Her by H. B. Fyfe
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| Author | Fyfe, H. B. (Horace Bowne), 1918-1997 |
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| Title | The Envoy, Her |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Envoy, Her" by H. B. Fyfe is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s, reflecting the themes and style prevalent in that era of speculative storytelling. The narrative focuses on a political situation between an imperial power and a rebellious planet, highlighting the interplay of power, diplomacy, and personal connection, particularly through the character of a female envoy. In the story, the Emperor of Pollux, Vyrtl, has recently subdued the Jursan rebels and is now faced with their envoy, Daphne Foster, during peace negotiations. Initially dismissive of her, Vyrtl becomes captivated by her beauty and intelligence, leading to a complex interaction where personal attraction mingles with political necessity. As the negotiations unfold, Vyrtl realizes that Daphne has used a technology to project an idealized version of herself, deeply impacting his perception of her and himself. Ultimately, Vyrtl chooses to retain Daphne in his court not just as a political ally but as a representation of unattainable ideals, suggesting that the pursuit of such ideals may bring new meaning to his otherwise hollow existence. The story explores themes of illusion versus reality, the burdens of power, and the human longing for connection and authenticity. (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 | Political fiction |
| Subject | Emperors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32637 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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