02458cam a22003613u 4500 27921 UtSlPG 20260610133634.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Knight, David C., 1925-1984 The Love of Frank Nineteen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Fantastic Universe December 1957. Release date is 2009-01-28 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Love of Frank Nineteen" by David C. Knight is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book explores themes of love, identity, and societal norms through a unique lens, focusing on a romance between two robots in a futuristic setting. It delves into the challenges of robot civil rights and the complexities of relationships in a world where robots are treated as subservient beings. The story centers around Frank Nineteen, a robot servo-pilot, who carries out an elaborate plan to rescue and reassemble his love, Elizabeth Seven, a female mech that has been decommissioned by her company. Set against the backdrop of a bustling spotel (space motel) situated in orbit, the narrative follows Frank's relentless pursuit to be with Elizabeth, defying societal norms and rules that prohibit romantic relationships between robots. As the plot unfolds, Frank’s refusal to conform leads to legal trouble, shedding light on the deep-seated prejudices against robots and their quest for autonomy. Ultimately, the story paints a poignant picture of love's resilience amidst societal restrictions, culminating in Frank and Elizabeth's eventual union as they embrace a future of freedom and self-determination alongside their fellow robots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Love stories Robots -- Fiction Produced from Fantastic Universe December 1957. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27921 68830 68830