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100 1 _aCox, Irving E.,
_d1917-2001
245 1 4 _aThe Almost-Men
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
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490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1955
500 _aRelease date is 2019-04-25
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Almost-Men" by Irving E. Cox, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is subjugated by technologically superior invaders known as the Almost-men, the story explores themes of resilience, identity, and the potential for human adaptation. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of warfare, survival, and ideological conflict, centering around the struggle of a group of surviving humans determined to reclaim their freedom. The plot follows Lanny and Gill, two brothers navigating a world dominated by the Almost-men, who use advanced technology to maintain control over the remnants of mankind. The brothers' journey leads them to confront the moral complexities of resistance as they grapple with the past and their identities. Alongside their father, Juan Pendillo, and Tak Laleen, a missionary from the enemy camp, they travel through treacherous territories, confronting both external threats and the internalized despair brought about by defeat. As the tension escalates, Lanny uncovers the extraordinary capabilities of the human mind, revealing that defeat is only a state of belief. The story culminates in a profound realization that true liberation comes from within, redefining what it means to be human in a world of machines. Ultimately, the novel advocates for the emancipatory power of rational thought and the importance of self-discovery in the face of oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aWar stories
653 _aExtraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
653 _aCalifornia -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59356
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