Sign of Life by Dave Dryfoos

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Author Dryfoos, Dave, 1915-2003
Illustrator Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007
Title Sign of Life
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Sign of Life" by Dave Dryfoos is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. It follows George Main, the sole survivor of a failed expedition to Venus, as he grapples with his impending death amidst the deadly environment of the planet and encounters an unexpected form of life. The narrative delves into themes of survival, the quest for understanding, and the essence of communication between different forms of life. The story begins with George struggling to survive after the destruction of his spaceship, left in a harsh landscape filled with deadly winds and toxic air. As he battles dehydration and despair, he notices peculiar teardrop-shaped creatures that seem to exhibit curiosity about him and their surroundings. In his final hours, he attempts to bridge the gap between their existence and his, hoping to convey that he was alive, not just a lifeless machine. This interaction prompts deep reflections on life, awareness, and the significance of memory as he confronts his mortality, ultimately seeking solace in the possibility that his existence may be remembered by these newfound life forms. (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 Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction
Subject Outer space -- Exploration -- Fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 63970
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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