02441cam a22003613u 4500 58721 UtSlPG 20260610134343.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Samachson, Joseph, 1906-1980 Unwelcomed Visitor Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1954 Release date is 2019-01-19 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Unwelcomed Visitor" by William Morrison is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative follows Xhanph, the first ambassador from the planet Gfun, as he unexpectedly encounters a starkly indifferent humanity upon his arrival on Earth. The story explores themes of alienation, communication, and societal norms, particularly in the face of the extraordinary. Xhanph lands on Earth with high hopes of being welcomed as a hero, only to find that the inhabitants are largely uninterested in him or his mission of friendship. His attempts to engage with individuals are met with dismissal and apathy, leading him to question the reason behind their indifference. Despite his unique status as an interplanetary visitor, he discovers that people have grown weary of the concept of extraterrestrial life due to overexposure through media and imagination. This realization culminates in a mix of frustration and self-reflection, highlighting not only the alien's struggle for recognition but also a commentary on human behavior and curiosity. Ultimately, he finds a kindred spirit in another alien, underscoring themes of connection in a seemingly unwelcoming world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1954 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58721 99548 99548