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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aFontenay, Charles L.,
_d1917-2007
245 1 4 _aThe Last Brave Invader
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, August 1957
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-15
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Last Brave Invader" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story takes place on the planet Pamplin, where society abides by a unique Constitution that mandates that a man must prove his bravery by successfully invading a woman's home to win her affections. The narrative explores themes of individual rights, gender dynamics, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. The plot centers on Lauria, a proud and beautiful woman who has successfully defended her home from numerous suitors over the years, leading to a reputation as an unassailable fortress. However, as time passes, Lauria grapples with loneliness and the fading of her youth. During a community dance, she makes a radical decision to signal that her home is no longer defended, yearning for companionship. When an intruder finally attempts to invade her home, she finds herself conflicted between her ingrained beliefs and her desire for connection. The story culminates in a tense moment that questions the very principles that Lauria has lived by, leading to unexpected consequences and a reflection on love and vulnerability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSingle women -- Fiction
653 _aSpace colonies -- Fiction
653 _aGunfighters -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60305
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