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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aFarmer, Philip José, _d1918-2009
245	1	4	_aThe wounded
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aProduced from Fantastic Universe October 1954.
500			_aRelease date is 2024-08-09
508			_aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Wounded" by Philip José Farmer is a science fiction short story first published in 1954. The narrative explores complex themes surrounding human relationships, emotional wounds, and the pursuit of healing. Set against a backdrop of contemporary society, the book delves into the darker aspects of love and desire. The story follows a character who possesses a unique ability to heal emotional wounds, likened to the mythological figure Cupid. As he navigates a party filled with guests who are metaphorically "wounded," he encounters a young woman who recognizes him and declares her love. Her passionate plea for recognition and her insistence on being healed lead to a tense interaction that forces the protagonist to confront his own feelings and responsibilities. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the transformations in relationships and the societal implications of healing in an increasingly wounded world. Ultimately, the story challenges the reader to consider the nature of love and the complexities of emotional pain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cNew York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954
653			_aShort stories
653			_aFantasy fiction
830		0	_aProduced from Fantastic Universe October 1954.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74219
999			_c114944 _d114944