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Howard, Hayden
1925
2014
Howard, John Hayden
Wood, Wallace
1927
1981
Wood, Wally
The Un-Reconstructed Woman
Produced from Planet Stories September 1953
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"The Un-Reconstructed Woman" by Hayden Howard is a science fiction novel likely written in the early to mid-20th century. The book explores themes of isolation, humanity, and the complexities of relationships through the interaction between Paul, a young man stranded on an alien planet, and a mysterious blue-haired creature that he comes across. As they navigate their unfamiliar world, issues of communication, care, and self-discovery emerge. In this narrative, Paul finds himself alone in a desolate world following the death of his brother, Harry. He captures a wild, seemingly intelligent creature, whom he names Harriet, and their relationship evolves from one of captor and captive to a more complex bond. Paul struggles with his dilemmas regarding her well-being and autonomy as he attempts to teach her about human culture and survival in a harsh landscape. Their connection challenges Paul’s perceptions of companionship, family, and what it means to nurture another being. As external pressures mount with the arrival of new settlers, the story culminates in questions about identity, freedom, and the nature of love in an uncaring universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Life on other planets -- Fiction
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