One touch of Terra by Hannes Bok

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Author Bok, Hannes, 1914-1964
Title One touch of Terra
Original Publication New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1956.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "One Touch of Terra" by Hannes Bok is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. This narrative unfolds in a small mining settlement on Venus, exploring themes of belonging, love, and the clash of cultures. The tale mainly centers on Trixie O'Neill, a middle-aged woman who represents the last connection to Earth for the miners, focusing on her emotional ties to her home and the implications of her choice to possibly leave Finchburg for Mars. The story follows Trixie's life in the mining camp as she clings to her dandelions—symbolic of her connection to Earth—while grappling with feelings of neglect and exploitation by the miners who rely on her kindness. When Goreck, a Martian, proposes to take her away, it sparks an uproar among the townsfolk who view her departure as a loss of their link to Terra. Torn between her desire for respect and her loyalty to the men who’ve come to rely on her, Trixie’s journey reveals the complexities of identity and community. Ultimately, after a tumultuous turn of events, Trixie realizes her value is more than just the nurturing aspect she has provided to the miners, leading to a powerful, if complicated, resolution that highlights her strength and self-worth. (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 Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Mining camps -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72173
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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