02438cam a22003493u 4500 40968 UtSlPG 20260610133933.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Budrys, Algis, 1931-2008 Desire No More Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Dynamic Science Fiction, January, 1954. Release date is 2012-10-07 Produced by Greg Weeks, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Desire No More" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story centers around Martin Isherwood, a young man with the singular ambition of piloting the first manned rocket to the moon. The narrative explores his struggle against societal disbelief and personal doubts while detailing his unwavering dedication to achieving his dream, all set against a backdrop of a nascent space age. The plot follows Martin Isherwood, who, despite his father's ridicule and societal skepticism about the possibility of manned rockets, dedicates his life to becoming a rocket pilot. As he gains experience and recognition, he becomes increasingly isolated in his pursuit of this dream, eventually leading to a critical point when he successfully lands on the moon. However, the journey to that point reveals his lack of connections in life beyond flying, which raises concerns about his mental state. In a twist of fate, a psychiatrist intervenes, stripping him of the thrill of discovery during his expedition, rendering the achievement hollow. The story ultimately presents a reflection on ambition, sacrifice, and the costs of pursuing a single-minded goal, portraying a profound sense of emptiness despite monumental success. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Space flight to the moon -- Fiction Produced from Dynamic Science Fiction, January, 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40968 81807 81807