Survivors by Arthur Dekker Savage
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About this eBook
| Author | Savage, Arthur Dekker |
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| Title | Survivors |
| Original Publication | United States: Greenleaf Publishing Company, 1952. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Survivors" by Arthur Dekker Savage is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the aftermath of a catastrophic atomic war that devastates civilization, leaving a few survivors who must navigate a harsh, changed world. The story delves into themes of survival, the struggle between the remnants of knowledge from the old civilization, and the adaptation to a primal existence in the wilderness. The plot primarily follows two characters, Oluf and Bowron, who encounter each other while traveling through a desolate landscape filled with dangers and remnants of a lost world. Bowron, a teacher reflective on the past and the remnants of human knowledge, represents the idea of loss and the fading hope of reclaiming civilization. Oluf, a capable hunter, embodies the instinctive and physical traits necessary for survival. Their dialogue centers on their different perspectives on life after the war, revealing the tension between intellect and primal survival skills. As they share stories and contemplate their existence, they consider the possibility of continuing forward as they search for meaning and connection in a world shaped by devastation. Ultimately, the novella reflects on humanity's resilience and the enduring need for companionship and storytelling, even in the direst circumstances. (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 | Apocalyptic fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65812 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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