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100 1 _aBoucher, Anthony,
_d1911-1968
245 1 0 _aTransfer Point
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 1950
500 _aRelease date is 2016-02-02
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Transfer Point" by Anthony Boucher is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around a post-apocalyptic world where the remnants of humanity are slowly being wiped out by a new toxic element in the air, agnoton, which causes severe allergic reactions, rendering them unable to breathe. It explores themes of survival, love, and the nature of existence through the experiences of the remaining characters. The narrative follows Vyrko, the last man on Earth in a secluded retreat along with Lavra and her father, the scientist Kirth-Labbery. As the situation grows desperate due to the arrival of deadly yellow bands from an unknown source, Vyrko grapples with his role in preserving humanity through his writings. The interplay between hope and despair unfolds as he and Lavra's relationship develops amidst the backdrop of societal collapse. When Kirth-Labbery hints at the existence of a time machine, the story leads to an unexpected twist involving time travel, forcing Vyrko to confront both his past and future, ultimately questioning the cyclical nature of existence and the impact of his choices. The tale culminates in a poignant exploration of love and identity against an extraordinary sci-fi setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aTime travel -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aApocalyptic fiction
653 _aScience fiction -- Authorship -- Fiction
700 1 _aPierre, Paul
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction November 1950
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51115
999 _c91953
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