Sea Legs by Frank Quattrocchi

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Author Quattrocchi, Frank
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Sea Legs
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Summary "Sea Legs" by Frank Quattrocchi is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around Flight Officer Robert Craig, who has spent most of his life in space. As he prepares to return to Earth (Terra) for the first time, he grapples with the physical and psychological challenges of readjusting to a planet's gravity after years of weightlessness. The narrative explores themes of homesickness, identity, and the consequences of a society governed by conformity and bureaucracy. The plot follows Craig as he undergoes a rigorous gravitational conditioning process at a space headquarters, highlighting his experiences with societal expectations and the difficulties of transitioning back to life on Terra. Upon arriving, he quickly realizes that the Earth he longed for is vastly different from the view he had imagined in his dreams. As he navigates a strange and oppressive environment dominated by a ruthless government—represented by the Civil Control—he finds himself inadvertently drawn into the subversive Liberty party. Alongside a group of people determined to challenge the totalitarian regime, Craig comes to terms with his identity and ultimately embraces the fight for freedom and the truth, following an unexpected path laid out by an old man's final wishes. Through this journey, the book delves into the nature of personal freedom, the impact of technology, and the realities of societal control. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Space travelers -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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