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100 1 _aScott, Robert
245 1 0 _aMisrule
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1962
500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-14
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Misrule" by Robert Scott is a science fiction novella published in the early 1960s. The story is set in a dystopian society where the government exercises strict control over its citizens, culminating in a bizarre annual event known as People's Day, where the populace is allowed to express their pent-up frustrations through violence and destruction. The narrative follows Glen Wheatley, a lower-level civil servant, as he navigates the chaotic atmosphere of this day and its implications on personal freedom and societal order. As the events unfold, Glen finds himself amidst a frenzied mob intent on wreaking havoc within the Government House. Alongside his colleague Joan, he grapples with their fear as they seek safety from the oncoming chaos. Their attempts to find shelter are thwarted by the brutality of the People, who resent their subservient roles despite the security provided by the government. The story culminates in a dramatic clash between the characters and the mob, emphasizing the underlying themes of control, rebellion, and the stark contrast between the ruling class and the masses. Ultimately, "Misrule" serves as a thought-provoking exploration of societal stability and the human condition when faced with systemic oppression and chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSocial classes -- Fiction
653 _aRiots -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1962
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61173
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