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100 1 _aKenney, Neil J.
245 1 0 _aThey Were Different
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1955
500 _aRelease date is 2019-04-08
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"They Were Different" by Neil J. Kenney is a science fiction narrative originally published in the mid-1950s. The story revolves around telepathic individuals who possess exceptional mental abilities but struggle against societal prejudice and legal restrictions. The book explores themes of fear of the unknown, the societal rejection of those who are "different," and the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. The protagonist and their companion, both endowed with telepathic and extrasensory powers, face challenges as they attempt to educate others about their gifts. Initially, they find success in training students but soon run afoul of a district judge who perceives their abilities as a threat. This judicial confrontation results in their imprisonment and subsequently forces them to live underground to continue their education efforts. As they attempt to evade law enforcement, they experience the toll of their persecution, facing loss and betrayal at every turn. Ultimately, the story culminates in a tragic conclusion that underscores the tragic fate that befalls those who are seen as different in a world governed by fear and ignorance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aTelepathy -- Fiction
653 _aPsychic ability -- Fiction
700 1 _aOrban, Paul,
_d1896-1974
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59224
999 _c100050
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