The Victor by Bryce Walton

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Author Walton, Bryce, 1918-1988
Illustrator Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
Title The Victor
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Summary "The Victor" by Bryce Walton is a science fiction novel published in the early 1950s. The story is set in a dystopian future where a totalitarian regime, referred to as the Managerials, exerts control over society using advanced technology and psychological manipulation. The narrative explores themes of individualism, rebellion, and the struggle against dehumanizing systems. The protagonist, Charles Marquis, finds himself imprisoned in a stark work colony on the Moon after being captured while resisting the oppressive regime. Faced with a system designed to strip prisoners of their identities and autonomy, Marquis attempts to retain his humanity through the only means left—suicide. However, each attempt fails, as he learns that the Managers possess the technology to resurrect him, rendering his struggle seemingly futile. Throughout his harrowing experiences, he develops a plan with another prisoner, No. 4901, to ultimately defeat the system by allowing one of them to die for good. The novel culminates in a profound reflection on the nature of freedom, with Marquis's efforts sparking hope for a future where individuality can triumph over oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Dystopias -- Fiction
Subject Moon -- Fiction
Subject Penal colonies -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 32903
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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