02481cam a22003733u 4500 60393 UtSlPG 20260610134407.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Phillips, Rog, 1909-1965 Game preserve Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1957 Release date is 2019-09-30 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Game Preserve" by Rog Phillips is a science fiction short story published in the late 1950s. The narrative unfolds in a dystopian future where humans with diminished intelligence, referred to as "morons," are herded into isolated preserves by the government. The story explores themes of intelligence, survival, and the very nature of humanity in a world that has veered toward a troubling path of eugenics and social control. The plot centers around a young boy named Elf, who is one of the few intelligent offspring among the morons. As Elf navigates his existence alongside the other morons, who lack the capability for memory and complex thought, he finds himself drawn to a group of strange yet intriguing beings that appear to be humanoid. These beings represent a potential for a more advanced and intelligent life, prompting Elf to envision a connection with them. As the story progresses, he experiences a profound loss and sense of abandonment when he realizes the grim fate of his kind and his longing for belonging drives him to chase after these new entities. The narrative presents a poignant exploration of identity, community, and the instinctive desire to connect beyond the boundaries of inherent limitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Boys -- Fiction Hunting -- Fiction Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1957 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60393 101219 101219