The Vegans Were Curious by Winston K. Marks

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Author Marks, Winston K. (Winston Kinney), 1915-1979
Illustrator Terry, W. E., 1921-1992
Title The Vegans Were Curious
Original Publication United States: Greenleaf Publishing Company,1954.
Note Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Vegans Were Curious" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative follows an interstellar being from Sirius who, during his travels, becomes intrigued by Earth after encountering the Vegans, who express curiosity about the planet's inhabitants. The story explores themes of curiosity, cultural differences, and the concept of gender through a unique cosmic lens. In this whimsical tale, the Sirian protagonist decides to indulge his curiosity about Earth and its inhabitants after learning that humans have developed nuclear technology. Transforming into a male human while visiting a beach, he navigates the complexities of human social interactions, leading to comedic misunderstandings. After a series of misadventures, including a violent altercation that results in his wrongful conviction for murder, he experiences human emotions and physical sensations for the first time, culminating in a connection with a female character. Ultimately, the Sirian's observations provide insights into human nature and gender differences, much to the dismay of the probing Vegans waiting for more significant revelations. The narrative concludes with the Sirian reflecting on his experiences, humorously noting how he might have made an impact on the humans before lamenting the costs of his escapades. (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 Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Earth (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66448
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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