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_aMcConnell, James V., _d1925-1990 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aNor Dust Corrupt |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1957 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-06-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Nor Dust Corrupt" by James V. McConnell is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around Joseph Krieg, a wealthy man from the galaxy who seeks burial on Earth, specifically in Manhattan Park, a prestigious burial ground. The narrative explores themes of mortality, desire, and the sociopolitical implications surrounding death and burial customs in a future where Earth acts as a significant yet congested ancestral home. The plot unfolds as Consolator Steen, a representative of Earth’s burial services, meets with Krieg to discuss his request. Steen paints a grim picture of the burial options available on Earth due to severe space limitations—most people are cremated and stored in small cubes, while only the richest, including the legendary C.T. Anderman, can expect to be buried in a prestigious location like Manhattan Park. As the conversation progresses, Krieg is led to question the worth of his wealth in pursuit of a burial plot. Ultimately, in a twist, he decides against spending his fortune on such a luxury, recognizing the futility of it all while hinting at a deeper insight into the politics surrounding death and legacy. The story ends with a lingering sense of irony about ambition, legacy, and the natural cycle of life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aRich people -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aCemeteries -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aDeath care industry -- Fiction | ||
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_aFinlay, Virgil, _d1914-1971 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1957 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59703 |
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