02184cam a22003373u 4500 74219 UtSlPG 20260610134722.0 m cr n 260607r20241954utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Farmer, Philip José, 1918-2009 The wounded 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 Universe October 1954. Release date is 2024-08-09 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Wounded" by Philip José Farmer is a science fiction short story first published in 1954. The narrative explores complex themes surrounding human relationships, emotional wounds, and the pursuit of healing. Set against a backdrop of contemporary society, the book delves into the darker aspects of love and desire. The story follows a character who possesses a unique ability to heal emotional wounds, likened to the mythological figure Cupid. As he navigates a party filled with guests who are metaphorically "wounded," he encounters a young woman who recognizes him and declares her love. Her passionate plea for recognition and her insistence on being healed lead to a tense interaction that forces the protagonist to confront his own feelings and responsibilities. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the transformations in relationships and the societal implications of healing in an increasingly wounded world. Ultimately, the story challenges the reader to consider the nature of love and the complexities of emotional pain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954 Short stories Fantasy fiction Produced from Fantastic Universe October 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74219 114944 114944