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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWells, Basil,
_d1912-2003
245 1 0 _aSecond Sight
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
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 September 1957.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-28
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Second Sight" by Basil Wells is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century, likely in the 1950s. The story delves into themes of identity, human connection, and the consequences of technology, focusing on the life of the protagonist, Merle Duggan, as he struggles to regain his sight and independence after years of blindness. In "Second Sight," Merle Duggan, trapped in an unfulfilling life run by his domineering wife, comes into a small fortune that enables him to rent an advanced mechanical body, or super mech, to temporarily regain his sight. As he navigates the beautiful but overwhelming world above the lower levels of Appalachia City, Duggan is confronted by the harsh realities of his past, including his strained relationship with his wife, Janith. The story intensifies when Duggan becomes embroiled in a robbery while operating the mech, leading to a confrontation with the criminals and a revelation about his wife’s love and sacrifices. In the end, he recognizes that his quest for independence comes with the need for self-reflection and reconciliation, culminating in a touching reunion with Janith in the hospital, where he finally acknowledges the depth of their bond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
830 0 _aProduced from Fantastic Universe September 1957.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29832
999 _c70680
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