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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aCurtis, Betsy,
_d1917-2002
245 1 4 _aThe Trap
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-06
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Trap" by Betsy Curtis is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around themes of aging and the pursuit of youth, exploring the lengths to which individuals might go to reclaim their younger selves. Set in a world where rejuvenation is a corporate monopoly, the narrative delves into the consequences of humanity's obsession with remaining youthful. The plot primarily follows Miss Barbara Noble, an elderly woman who is determined to resist the allure of rejuvenation offered by the Juvine Perpetual Youth Corporation. However, her resolve is tested by a persistent salesman, Rigel O'Maffey, who is under pressure to successfully demonstrate the products. As the story progresses, O'Maffey attempts to abduct Miss Noble in pursuit of rejuvenation. Their encounter prompts contemplations on vanity, mortality, and human desires, leading to unexpected twists that challenge both characters' perspectives on life, aging, and authentic connections. Ultimately, the novel critiques societal norms surrounding youth and the ethical implications of scientific advancements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aRejuvenation -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1953.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32718
999 _c73564
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