02363cam a22003733u 4500 50103 UtSlPG 20260610134142.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Del Rey, Lester, 1915-1993 The Dwindling Years Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy January 1956 Release date is 2015-10-01 Produced by Greg Weeks, Carolyn Jablonski, Adam Buchbinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Dwindling Years" by Lester Del Rey is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. It explores themes of aging, immortality, and the human experience in a future where rejuvenation is possible, but not without complications. The story centers around Arthur Giles, a man grappling with the implications of this advanced medical technology on his life and family connections. In the narrative, Arthur Giles, the chairman of Exodus Corporation, faces a stark reality when he discovers that his recent rejuvenation treatment has failed, leaving him to confront the specter of aging for the first time in centuries. As he navigates his deteriorating health and the implications of a definitive lifespan, he becomes increasingly isolated from family ties and long-held ambitions. The world around him seems to move on without him, highlighting the broader societal impact of extended life and the quest for knowledge. Ultimately, Giles decides to embrace a new opportunity, volunteering for a risky space project that could open pathways to new worlds, motivated by a desire to reconnect with his family and regain a sense of purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Older men -- Fiction Aging -- Fiction Johns Produced from Galaxy January 1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50103 90941 90941