02484cam a22003613u 4500 73576 UtSlPG 20260610134713.0 m cr n 260607r20241956utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Slesar, Henry, 1927-2002 A kiss for the conqueror Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Fantastic February 1957. Release date is 2024-05-08 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Kiss for the Conqueror" by Clyde Mitchell is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where social dynamics have drastically changed after a war, the story explores themes of power, desire, and the complex relationships between conquerors and the conquered. The narrative focuses on a soldier's morally questionable pursuit, highlighting the psychological and societal implications of his actions. The story follows Lieutenant Bolgar, who, driven by an obsession, decides to forcibly kiss a woman from the conquered population. As he waits and prepares for the encounter, he reflects on the contempt and disdain he perceives from her and his fellow soldiers toward the conquered. However, when his plan unfolds, it quickly spirals out of control, leading to a violent confrontation and his subsequent capture. Bolgar's actions are met with a swift judicial response, revealing the underlying tensions in this divided society and the consequences of his aggressive desire. The story culminates in a chilling reminder of the repercussions of male entitlement, as Bolgar is sentenced to a breeding camp, illustrating the dark consequences of his misguided quest for a connection that culminates in violence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1956 Science fiction Short stories Sexual assault -- Fiction Summers, Leo, 1925-1985 Produced from Fantastic February 1957. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73576 114301 114301