02443cam a22003853u 4500 64965 UtSlPG 20260610134511.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Marlowe, Stephen, 1928-2008 World Without Glamor Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1953 Release date is 2021-03-30 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "World Without Glamor" by Milton Lesser is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The story explores the dynamic between colonists living on the distant planet Talbor and the arrival of Earth tourists, focusing on the contrasts in lifestyle and perception between the two groups. It delves into themes of love, societal expectations, and the inherent value of one's own culture amidst external influences. The narrative follows Harry Marsden, a farmer on Talbor, who is excited about the arrival of a spaceship from Earth, eager to see the women he has only dreamt about. His longing creates tension in his marriage with Marie, who feels insecure and resentful about the Earth women’s perceived beauty and sophistication. As the story unfolds, Marsden interacts with Alice Cooper, a tourist who embodies the elegance of Earth, revealing the fragile complexities of identity and self-worth. However, the experience ultimately leads to a realization for Marsden about the beauty of his own life on Talbor, and he embraces the value of his home and wife over any fleeting fantasies of glamour. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Life on other planets -- Fiction Space colonies -- Fiction Spouses -- Fiction Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64965 105788 105788