02433cam a22003493u 4500 41064 UtSlPG 20260610133935.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 The Chapter Ends 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 The psychotechnic league; bk. 10. Release date is 2012-10-14 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Chapter Ends" by Poul Anderson is a novelet written during the early 1950s. This science fiction work explores themes of civilization, identity, and a poignant farewell to Earth, the cradle of humanity. Set in a distant future where the remnants of humanity on Earth face evacuation due to the encroachment of an alien civilization, the story reflects on man's connection to his home planet and the profound implications of leaving it behind. The narrative follows Jorun, a psychotechnician tasked with overseeing the evacuation of Earth's inhabitants, who have descended into a primitive state over millennia. As Jorun interacts with Kormt, the last of the Terrans who refuses to leave, and young Julith, a representative of the soon-to-be displaced generation, the emotional weight of the impending loss becomes evident. Throughout their discussions, Jorun grapples with nostalgia for Earth while recognizing the inevitability of progress and change. Kormt’s steadfast nature symbolizes a deep-rooted connection to tradition and the past, ultimately leading to a heart-rending conclusion where he chooses to remain alone on Earth as the last vestige of humanity, embodying the bittersweet essence of memory and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Produced from Dynamic Science Fiction January 1954 The psychotechnic league; bk. 10. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41064 81903 81903