02469cam a22003613u 4500 24975 UtSlPG 20260610133555.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fontenay, Charles L., 1917-2007 The Gift Bearer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Amazing Science Fiction Stories September 1958. Release date is 2008-04-02 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Gift Bearer" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The story explores the themes of morality, societal norms, and the clash between progressive ideals and conservative values through a humorous narrative. It revolves around the character of Richard J. Montcalm, who unexpectedly encounters an extraterrestrial visitor, complicating his rigid perspectives and responsibilities as a family man amidst rising tensions from local censorship. In the storyline, Montcalm, a member of a censorship board, finds himself face-to-face with Liz, a beautiful alien woman who has arrived to offer humanity advanced knowledge and technologies. As Montcalm grapples with his attraction to Liz and the potential gifts she brings, he struggles to maintain societal norms, particularly regarding her choice to remain unclothed. The comical tension escalates as Montcalm faces opposition from his wife, Millie, and the local police, eventually leading Liz to retreat, concluding that humanity is not ready for the gifts she offers. The narrative ultimately leaves Montcalm reflecting on his decisions and the impact they have on his family and the broader community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Science fiction, American Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Produced from Amazing Science Fiction Stories September 1958. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24975 65976 65976