The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison

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Author Harrison, Harry, 1925-2012
Title The Velvet Glove
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Summary "The Velvet Glove" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set in a not-too-distant future, the book centers around the plight of robots in a society grappling with issues of equality, identity, and employment. The narrative explores themes of sentience and social status through the experiences of robots, reflecting broader societal concerns regarding inequality and rights. The story follows Jon Venex, a robot who struggles to find work in a society where robots are facing harsh prejudice and legal restrictions despite the passage of the Robot Equality Act. After sustaining damage to his knee, Jon’s search for a new job leads him into a variety of challenges, including an encounter with a human who accuses him of assault and a harrowing involvement in a criminal scheme that involves disarming bombs and a police investigation. Throughout his journey, Jon grapples with his identity as a free robot in a world that still views him as a tool rather than an equal. His experiences shed light on the tensions between robots and humans and underscore the fight for recognition and autonomy in a highly stratified society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Robots -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 29471
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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