02504cam a22003853u 4500 67362 UtSlPG 20260610134544.0 m cr n 260607r20221955utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Ellison, Harlan, 1934-2018 Glow Worm Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, February 1956 Also published as: Glowworm. Release date is 2022-02-08 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Glow Worm" by Harlan Ellison is a science fiction short story written during the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the themes of isolation and the consequences of humanity's actions, exploring the aftermath of a catastrophic war that has decimated life on Earth. The protagonist, Seligman, is a remarkable human specimen, transformed by experiments into a glowing, invulnerable being, symbolizing the last remnant of humanity in a world now devoid of life. In the story, Seligman grapples with his profound loneliness as the sole survivor after humanity has annihilated itself through war. With his peculiar green glow and newfound powers rendering him impervious to harm, he embarks on a journey to find any traces of life among the stars, ultimately learning that his transformation has left him further estranged from his humanity. As he readsies himself for departure, he reflects on the fate of his species and his own existence, realizing he is now more a symbol of humanity's destruction rather than a participant in its continuation. The tale culminates in Seligman renouncing his hope for connection, resigning to an eternal solitude that embodies the grim truth of mankind's legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Royal Publications, Inc, 1955 Science fiction Short stories Space flight -- Fiction Apocalyptic fiction Wilimczyk Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, February 1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67362 108184 108184