The courts of Jamshyd by Robert F. Young
"The Courts of Jamshyd" by Robert F. Young is a speculative fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set in a dystopian world marked by scarcity and decay, the book delves into themes of survival, memory, and the cyclical nature of human existence. It reflects on the lives of a small tribe struggling against a backdrop of a barren landscape, searching for food and facing the remnants of a once-thriving civilization. The
story centers on Ryan, the youngest male of his tribe, as he grapples with hunger and his feelings for Merium, a young woman among them. Set against the ritual of a Dance that evokes memories of a lost, vibrant past, Ryan's internal conflict plays out amidst the tribe's efforts to gather food and water in a harsh environment. As the Dance unfolds, a blend of anger and desperation propels Ryan to confront the realities of their ancestors' actions, who turned the living land to dust. Through a progression of chants and movements, the tribe reflects on their history, the destructive legacy left by their forebears, and the hope of reclaiming a sense of strength and unity that has long evaded them. The novel ultimately explores the struggle for identity and meaning in a world where survival hinges on confronting the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Young, Robert F., 1915-1986 |
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| Title | The courts of Jamshyd |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957. |
| Series Title | Produced from Infinity September 1957 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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. | 71580 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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