| Author |
Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981 |
| Illustrator |
Kramer, Frank, 1905-1993 |
| Title |
Fine Feathers
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| Original Publication |
United States: Street & Smith Publications, Incorporated,1945.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"Fine Feathers" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel likely written during the mid-20th century, specifically in the post-World War II era. The story explores themes of ambition, intelligence, and the human condition through the lens of science fiction, focusing on the potential consequences of enhanced intellect in a societal context. The plot revolves around John Wanniston, an ambitious individual who uses a mind-energizing machine to elevate his intelligence far beyond that of his contemporaries. As his intellect grows, so does his arrogance and detachment from humanity. He seeks to manipulate the world around him and consider himself superior, despite the inherent dangers and ethical implications of his actions. Ultimately, Wanniston's quest for power leads him to underestimate the importance of collaboration, community, and the moral responsibilities that accompany great intelligence, culminating in his tragic downfall as he becomes alienated from both his past and his ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Ambition -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68218 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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