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Cox, Irving E.
1917
2001
Cox, Irving England, Jr.
Orban, Paul
1896
1974
Love Story
Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online
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"Love Story" by Irving E. Cox, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds in a dystopian future dominated by a matriarchal society where men are enslaved by a mysterious compound that suppresses their emotions and reinforces their subservience. The protagonist, George, grapples with his unique immunity to the compound, leading him to question the social norms around him. In the narrative, George lives under the oppressive expectations of his mother and is arranged to marry Jenny Harper, a bright young woman. Although initially appearing to comply with societal norms, George harbors a deep resentment against the system that has manipulated men. On their honeymoon, he confronts Jenny, forcing her to reveal the true nature of the compound and orchestrating an escape plan to disrupt the oppressive system. Throughout the story, George’s journey unveils deeper truths about love and personal freedom as he struggles against a world built on false narratives, leading to a dramatic confrontation with societal authorities and ultimately to a choice that could change everything for him and Jenny. In the end, they seize their opportunity to escape together, symbolizing a budding rebellion against the constraints imposed by their society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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