Project Gutenberg 2008-09-10 Public domain in the USA. 48 De Vet, Charles V. 1911 1997 DeVet, Charles V. Vet, Charles V. de Vet, Charles Vincent de Monkey On His Back Published in Galaxy magazine, June 1960. Produced by Greg Weeks, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Monkey On His Back" by Charles V. De Vet is a science fiction novella originally published in the June 1960 issue of "Galaxy" magazine. The story presents a gripping narrative that explores themes of identity, memory, and the burdens of morality within a futuristic setting. Through its complex yet relatable protagonist, the author examines the psychological elements of confronting one’s past and the internal struggles that result from it. The tale follows John Zarwell, a man grappling with fragmented memories and an elusive identity as he undergoes psychoanalysis on an alien planet called St. Martin's. Through a series of intense comanalysis sessions with psychologist Milton Bergstrom, Zarwell experiences vivid recollections of past events where he played pivotal roles in uprisings and rebellions across various worlds. His struggles with the moral implications of his actions and his desire for peace culminate in the realization that he is haunted by a "monkey on his back," symbolizing the inescapable call to assist those who suffer injustice. As he connects with a figure named Vernon Johnson, who seeks his help in another political struggle, Zarwell grapples with the choice between his inclination to help and his longing for a peaceful life away from conflict. The novella deftly blends elements of action, psychological thrill, and science fiction to delve into the complexities of altruism and personal freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories Psychological fiction PS Text Science Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 60247 2025-07-11T05:39:02.345343 text/html 57829 2008-09-10T11:15:16 text/html 229991 2025-07-11T05:39:07.544334 application/epub+zip 228608 2025-07-11T05:39:05.173359 application/epub+zip 97119 2025-07-11T05:39:03.962339 application/epub+zip 350423 2025-07-11T05:39:09.259326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332595 2025-07-11T05:39:06.759362 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163203 2022-09-12T10:15:05.837221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48256 2025-07-11T05:39:02.046362 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48175 2008-09-19T09:43:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 975698 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 82518 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 73166 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 73216 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 77443 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 2108536 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 74192 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 72831 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 76148 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 77307 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 74342 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 74086 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 72337 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 108544 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 61946 2008-08-16T05:21:00 application/octet-stream 20318 2025-07-11T05:39:09.380320 application/rdf+xml 13618 2025-07-11T05:39:04.453341 image/jpeg 3674 2025-07-11T05:39:04.204354 image/jpeg 152538 2008-09-10T11:15:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 19204 2008-09-19T09:44:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 229524 2025-07-11T05:39:02.358367 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog