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100 1 _aTaylor, Jack
245 1 4 _aThe Moralist
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1956.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-09
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Moralist" by Jack Taylor is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. This narrative unfolds on the fictional planet of Xenon, which appears to be a promising new frontier for human habitation. The story revolves around themes of authority, rebellion, and the humorous challenges faced by a group of mens' expedition when an overly meticulous botanist, Prunella, is assigned to their team. In "The Moralist," the characters navigate the tensions between practical exploration and bureaucratic regulations as they adapt to life on Xenon. Prunella, though competent, imposes strict rules and guidelines, much to the chagrin of the other crew members who are accustomed to their relaxed lifestyle. Her arrival disrupts their routines, leading to a series of comical conflicts, especially surrounding their culinary choices and recreational activities. Ultimately, the men's frustration reaches a breaking point, culminating in a humorous plot to rid themselves of Prunella by introducing her to the mischievous "powder puffs," a native life-form that causes extreme itching. This quirky showdown illustrates the clash between strict adherence to rules and the human desire for freedom, all seasoned with a light-hearted tone. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
700 1 _aWeiss
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1956.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32751
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