Dead End by Wallace Macfarlane

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Author Macfarlane, Wallace, 1918-1999
Illustrator Stone, David
Title Dead End
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Summary "Dead End" by Wallace Macfarlane is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of technological advancements. Set in the year 2512, it delves into a future where humans have been replaced with imitations known as pseudo-lives, offering a critique of society's reliance on technology to avoid the pain of death and emotional suffering. The narrative follows Scientist William Manning Norcross, who is grappling with the implications of pseudo-life after his former mentee, John Davis Drumstetter, accuses him of withholding scientific progress. As Drumstetter wrestles with the loss of authentic human connection and strives to complete his work on a stellar overdrive for interstellar travel, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with a society that opts for artificial substitutes over genuine experiences. Norcross introduces him to Monica Drake Lane, a pseudo-life version of his deceased fiancée, in an effort to maintain emotional stability. However, as Drumstetter realizes the hollow existence surrounding him and the society that continues to perpetuate this illusion, he ultimately rejects the artificiality of pseudo-life, indicating a desperate need for genuine human experiences and connections. (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 Death -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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