Budrys, Algis 1931-2008 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Riya's Foundling" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel likely written in the early to mid-20th century. The book explores the themes of connection and identity through the interaction between a young boy, Phildee, and a creature reminiscent of an intelligent cow named Riya. The narrative poses intriguing questions about what it means to be a mother and the nature of understanding across species. The story begins with Phildee's imaginative play and gradually shifts to Riya's journey, illustrating her longing to find a mate among wild creatures. As their paths converge, Riya's maternal instincts awaken upon encountering Phildee, who is confused and intrigued by her. Through their interactions, both characters experience an emotional transformation: Riya finds joy in nurturing, while Phildee grapples with his identity in an unfamiliar world. Ultimately, their bond transcends species, highlighting themes of love, belonging, and the unique connection that can exist between beings despite their differences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-11-23 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Telepathy -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34420 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34420 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133803.0 34420