Project Gutenberg 2016-03-31 Public domain in the USA. 137 Lee, Stanley R. 1997 Dillon, Diane 1933 Dillon, Diane Claire Sorber Dillon, Leo 1933 2012 A Fall of Glass Produced from Galaxy Magazine October 1960 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Fall of Glass" by Stanley R. Lee is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set in a domed city characterized by its meticulously controlled environment, the story explores themes of conformity, eccentricity, and the human yearning for freedom. The narrative follows the protagonist, Humphrey Fownes, whose peculiar habits make him both a target for government scrutiny and a figure of intrigue. The story revolves around Humphrey Fownes, whose distracted nature leads him to unwittingly become a victim of a series of pickpocketing incidents. As he navigates life within his tightly regulated city, he grapples with feelings of isolation and a desire for connection, particularly with a widow named Mrs. Deshazaway. Fownes' eccentricities culminate in his discovery of a strange phenomenon within his home that manifests as a chaotic and magical storm, suggesting the potential for escape beyond the confines of the dome. Throughout the narrative, themes of love, the absurdity of societal norms, and the quest for authenticity and freedom starkly contrast the rigid control of their environment, ultimately leading to a dramatic climax where Fownes' longing for liberation is put to the test. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories PS Text Science Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 59868 2025-07-20T14:28:37.059309 text/html 36084 2024-10-23T00:16:07 text/html 224351 2025-07-20T14:28:38.814304 application/epub+zip 223176 2025-07-20T14:28:37.418310 application/epub+zip 87194 2025-07-20T14:28:37.219300 application/epub+zip 263010 2025-07-20T14:28:40.012293 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255228 2025-07-20T14:28:38.612306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119438 2022-09-23T13:37:20.502056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52508 2025-07-20T14:28:36.923294 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32741 2024-10-23T00:16:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18078 2025-07-20T14:28:40.140283 application/rdf+xml 20471 2025-07-20T14:28:37.287297 image/jpeg 3682 2025-07-20T14:28:37.253302 image/jpeg 205165 2025-07-20T14:28:37.070316 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 en.wikipedia