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100 1 _aDaniel, Lucius
245 1 0 _aUp for Renewal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
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 November 1954
500 _aRelease date is 2016-01-25
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Up for Renewal" by Lucius Daniel is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative explores themes of aging and rejuvenation, set against the backdrop of a future society where medical advancements allow individuals to reverse the effects of aging. It focuses on the ethical and emotional implications of such procedures, particularly in the context of personal relationships. The story centers around Howard Kent, a 65-year-old man who has undergone rejuvenation treatments but struggles with the reality of aging, especially in relation to his much younger wife, Leah. As he prepares for his third rejuvenation procedure, he grapples with fears about his life expectancy and the quality of life after the treatment. Leah's casual attitude toward aging and her insistence on maintaining a youthful appearance put a strain on their relationship, leading to discussions about his true age and the potential consequences of another rejuvenation. Ultimately, the story raises questions about the value of youth, the fear of growing old, and the societal pressures surrounding aging and appearances in a world where rejuvenation is an option. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aLongevity -- Fiction
653 _aSpouses -- Fiction
653 _aAging -- Fiction
653 _aRejuvenation -- Fiction
700 1 _aDocktor, Irv,
_d1918-2008
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51035
999 _c91873
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