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100 1 _aKnight, David C.,
_d1925-1984
245 1 4 _aThe Love of Frank Nineteen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
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 Fantastic Universe December 1957.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-28
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Love of Frank Nineteen" by David C. Knight is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book explores themes of love, identity, and societal norms through a unique lens, focusing on a romance between two robots in a futuristic setting. It delves into the challenges of robot civil rights and the complexities of relationships in a world where robots are treated as subservient beings. The story centers around Frank Nineteen, a robot servo-pilot, who carries out an elaborate plan to rescue and reassemble his love, Elizabeth Seven, a female mech that has been decommissioned by her company. Set against the backdrop of a bustling spotel (space motel) situated in orbit, the narrative follows Frank's relentless pursuit to be with Elizabeth, defying societal norms and rules that prohibit romantic relationships between robots. As the plot unfolds, Frank’s refusal to conform leads to legal trouble, shedding light on the deep-seated prejudices against robots and their quest for autonomy. Ultimately, the story paints a poignant picture of love's resilience amidst societal restrictions, culminating in Frank and Elizabeth's eventual union as they embrace a future of freedom and self-determination alongside their fellow robots. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aLove stories
653 _aRobots -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Fantastic Universe December 1957.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27921
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