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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aRothman, Milton A.,
_d1919-2001
245 1 0 _aLast Night Out
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Planet Stories September 1951
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-08
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Last Night Out" by Lee Gregor is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the themes of acceptance, partnership, and the complex dynamics of interspecies relationships against the backdrop of an impending war. The story revolves around Ensign Jed Grey and his Canopan partner, Joe, as they navigate the hostile environment of Terra on their last night before deployment. The story begins with Grey and Joe seeking entertainment in a crowded, unfriendly town, reflecting on their experiences as a mixed-species team set to leave for war. Although initially faced with societal prejudice and hostility due to their unique bond, especially given Joe's telepathic abilities as a Canopan, the two characters develop a profound understanding and camaraderie. Their night is abruptly disrupted by a violent confrontation with human soldiers, leading to Joe using his abilities to defend them. This incident raises questions about fear, identity, and the ethics of power as they face the dual challenges of their internal bond and external societal prejudice. As they confront these realities, they delve deeper into what it means to be allies in a world torn apart by fears of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aExtraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Fiction
653 _aParapsychology -- Fiction
653 _aTelepathy -- Fiction
653 _aPsychic ability -- Fiction
700 1 _aVestal, Herman B.,
_d1916-2007
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories September 1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63988
999 _c104812
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