02285cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500170014326400510016030000470021133600260025833700260028433800360031049000410034650000310038750800960041852012200051453400720173465300200180665300180182683000410184485600430188599900190192872026UtSlPG20260610134650.0mcr n260607r20231958utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBudrys, Algis,d1931-200810aInfiltration 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Infinity October 1958.  aRelease date is 2023-11-04  aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Infiltration" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story explores themes of identity, survival, and the conflict between two factions—Insurgents and Watchers—who exist in a universe where individuals can take on new forms through a process called "chrysalids." The book delves into the complexities of humanity’s relationship with power, control, and the nature of existence itself.  The narrative follows an Insurgent, who has been marooned on a strange planet and must navigate a conflict against the Watchers, who serve to keep order among the chrysalids. As he reflects on his dual identity, he reveals the philosophical and ethical dilemmas faced by both groups. The Insurgent’s internal struggle unfolds as he confronts both the consequences of his past actions and the impending clash with the Watchers. In a climactic encounter, he seeks both revenge and understanding, leading to a darkly symbolic confrontation that questions the nature of power, obligation, and brotherhood. The book ultimately raises profound questions about the human condition and the complexities of coexistence in a fractured society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1958  aScience fiction  aShort stories 0aProduced from Infinity October 1958.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72026  c112752d112752