TY  - BOOK
AU  - Marlowe,Stephen
TI  - Fugue
T2  - Produced from Science Fiction Quarterly November 1951
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Dreams -- Fiction
KW  - Revolutions -- Fiction
KW  - Interstellar travel -- Fiction
KW  - Mutation (Biology) -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2023-04-14; Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Originally published; United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1951
N2  - "Fugue" by Stephen Marlowe is a science fiction novelet likely written in the early 1950s. Set aboard a space ark that has been traveling through interstellar space for millennia, the story explores the complex societal dynamics between mutants and non-mutants within a self-contained environment. The narrative delves into themes of rebellion, identity, and the quest for deeper understanding in a static civilization facing internal strife.  The protagonist, Ker-jon, is a bio-technician who grapples with recurrent dreams that disturb his sense of normalcy, suggesting an underlying conflict about his identity and the societal oppression around him. As Ker-jon becomes embroiled in a revolutionary plot led by the mutants to overthrow their rulers—known as the Mutant-makers—he faces betrayals, misunderstandings, and the realization that the revolution may lead to merely swapping one form of tyranny for another. The climax of the story centers on Ker-jon's internal struggle, culminating in a violent confrontation. Ultimately, through chaos and unexpected alliances, the characters navigate the complexities of power dynamics and aim to establish a new order based on cooperation and shared knowledge, paving the way for a hopeful future as they discover the true nature of their journey through space and the meaning of unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70549
ER  -