02446cam a22003373u 4500 32885 UtSlPG 20260610133741.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stockham, Richard Circle of Flight 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 If Worlds of Science Fiction May 1953. Release date is 2010-06-18 Produced by Greg Weeks, Dianna Adair and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Circle of Flight" by Richard Stockham is a science fiction novel, likely written in the early to mid-20th century. The story dives into themes of conflict, authority, and the dichotomy between destruction and healing as two protagonists navigate their starkly different philosophies and methods in a dystopian society. At the heart of the narrative are the characters Thorus and Aria, who embody the struggle between violent rebellion against oppressive powers and a peaceful pursuit of understanding and healing through science and nature. The plot follows Thorus, a vengeful rebel determined to use his formidable power in the macrocosm to overthrow a corrupt authority, and Aria, a healer committed to exploring the microcosm to understand life itself. Their conflicting paths come to a head when they face the oppressive police force, leading to a dramatic confrontation where Thorus unleashes his destructive powers, resulting in widespread devastation. As chaos ensues, both characters find themselves on a journey of self-discovery that leads them back to the earth they sought to change; they realize that true healing requires a balance between their approaches. Ultimately, they recognize their interdependence and the necessity of addressing both the outer and inner worlds to foster real transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction May 1953. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32885 73731 73731