The recalcitrant by Evelyn Goldstein
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"The Recalcitrant" by Evelyn Goldstein is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story explores themes of identity, humanity, and the consequences of evolution through technology, as it follows the life of a man named Jim Simson who struggles against forces that seek to forcefully return him to a previous, more vulnerable state. The narrative captures the tension of a near-future dystopia where the distinction between man and machine
blurs, challenging the characters' values and desires. In the novella, Jim Simson, having lived a quiet life with his wife Amelia, is confronted by men from an organization known as United Medics who aim to "reconvert" him to a human state after he has embraced an enhanced existence devoid of physical limitations. As Jim hid from his past, the narrative delves into his inner conflict about returning to his former self and the implications this has for his love for Amelia, who unknowingly shares her life with an artificial man. With a gripping sense of suspense, the story culminates in a powerful exploration of the nature of humanity, love, and sacrifice, as Jim vehemently resists the impending transformation, prioritizing his relationships and newfound identity over a return to an ordinary human life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goldstein, Evelyn |
|---|---|
| Title | The recalcitrant |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954. |
| Series Title | Produced from Fantastic Universe September 1954. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74162 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 169 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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