This edition had all images removed.
Title: The wounded
Original Publication: New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Wounded" by Philip José Farmer is a science fiction short story first published in 1954. The narrative explores complex themes surrounding human relationships, emotional wounds, and the pursuit of healing. Set against a backdrop of contemporary society, the book delves into the darker aspects of love and desire. The story follows a character who possesses a unique ability to heal emotional wounds, likened to the mythological figure Cupid. As he navigates a party filled with guests who are metaphorically "wounded," he encounters a young woman who recognizes him and declares her love. Her passionate plea for recognition and her insistence on being healed lead to a tense interaction that forces the protagonist to confront his own feelings and responsibilities. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the transformations in relationships and the societal implications of healing in an increasingly wounded world. Ultimately, the story challenges the reader to consider the nature of love and the complexities of emotional pain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Farmer, Philip José, 1918-2009
EBook No.: 74219
Published: Aug 9, 2024
Downloads: 125
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Fantasy fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The wounded
Original Publication: New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Wounded" by Philip José Farmer is a science fiction short story first published in 1954. The narrative explores complex themes surrounding human relationships, emotional wounds, and the pursuit of healing. Set against a backdrop of contemporary society, the book delves into the darker aspects of love and desire. The story follows a character who possesses a unique ability to heal emotional wounds, likened to the mythological figure Cupid. As he navigates a party filled with guests who are metaphorically "wounded," he encounters a young woman who recognizes him and declares her love. Her passionate plea for recognition and her insistence on being healed lead to a tense interaction that forces the protagonist to confront his own feelings and responsibilities. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the transformations in relationships and the societal implications of healing in an increasingly wounded world. Ultimately, the story challenges the reader to consider the nature of love and the complexities of emotional pain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Farmer, Philip José, 1918-2009
EBook No.: 74219
Published: Aug 9, 2024
Downloads: 125
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Fantasy fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.