02265cam a22003493u 4500 32230 UtSlPG 20260610133732.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Shaara, Michael, 1929?-1988 Wainer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1954. Release date is 2010-05-03 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Wainer" by Michael Shaara is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book explores the life of William Wainer, a man deemed a "Reject" in a future society that uses advanced technology to enhance human intelligence, leaving those who cannot adapt to live on the fringes. The story delves into themes of identity, purpose, and the evolution of humanity, as it reflects on Wainer's struggles and experiences throughout his life. The narrative unfolds through the recollections of an old man who knew Wainer, recounting how he grew up in a world transformed by technological advancements that rendered him an outcast. Despite Wainer's immense talent as a composer, societal limitations and personal tragedies hindered his journey. As he grapples with his identity and dreams of space travel, he eventually learns that he represents a critical evolutionary step for humanity. In a poignant conclusion, Wainer experiences an extraordinary moment of acceptance and triumph, finding his place in the cosmos just before his passing, symbolizing the transition of humanity into a new phase of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Ashman, William Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32230 73076 73076