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100 1 _aMarlowe, Stephen,
_d1928-2008
245 1 4 _aThe Sense of Wonder
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 September 1951
500 _aRelease date is 2016-02-24
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Sense of Wonder" by Milton Lesser is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of human curiosity and the quest for understanding in a technologically controlled society. The narrative revolves around the protagonist, Rikud, who grapples with the meaning of change and existence aboard a spaceship, where the rhythm of life is dictated by machines, leaving him feeling isolated and confused. In "The Sense of Wonder," Rikud's life aboard the ship takes a turn as he begins to notice changes in the stars outside the viewport, leading him on a journey of self-discovery. He becomes increasingly aware of his surroundings and the limitations imposed by the machine-driven society. Through interactions with companions like Chuls and Crifer, Rikud grapples with his motivations, desires, and the nature of existence itself. As he delves deeper, he uncovers doors hinting at a world beyond his familiar confines, which ultimately leads him to make a bold choice. The climax of the story sees Rikud breaking free from the confines of the machinery, stepping into a vibrant garden, and discovering not only a new environment but also a sense of belonging and connection to others, including women, paving the way for a hopeful new beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSpace ships -- Fiction
653 _aInterstellar travel -- Fiction
700 1 _aRosenbaum, Harry
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51296
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