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100 1 _aAnderson, Poul,
_d1926-2001
245 1 4 _aThe Chapter Ends
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from Dynamic Science Fiction January 1954
490 1 _aThe psychotechnic league; bk. 10.
500 _aRelease date is 2012-10-14
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Chapter Ends" by Poul Anderson is a novelet written during the early 1950s. This science fiction work explores themes of civilization, identity, and a poignant farewell to Earth, the cradle of humanity. Set in a distant future where the remnants of humanity on Earth face evacuation due to the encroachment of an alien civilization, the story reflects on man's connection to his home planet and the profound implications of leaving it behind. The narrative follows Jorun, a psychotechnician tasked with overseeing the evacuation of Earth's inhabitants, who have descended into a primitive state over millennia. As Jorun interacts with Kormt, the last of the Terrans who refuses to leave, and young Julith, a representative of the soon-to-be displaced generation, the emotional weight of the impending loss becomes evident. Throughout their discussions, Jorun grapples with nostalgia for Earth while recognizing the inevitability of progress and change. Kormt’s steadfast nature symbolizes a deep-rooted connection to tradition and the past, ultimately leading to a heart-rending conclusion where he chooses to remain alone on Earth as the last vestige of humanity, embodying the bittersweet essence of memory and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Dynamic Science Fiction January 1954
830 0 _aThe psychotechnic league; bk. 10.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41064
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