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100	1		_aLafferty, R. A., _d1914-2002
245	1	0	_aAll the People
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 Magazine April 1961
500			_aRelease date is 2016-03-30
508			_aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"All the People" by R. A. Lafferty is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around Anthony Trotz, an unassuming individual who discovers he possesses the extraordinary skill of knowing every person in the world—by name, face, and with a degree of intimacy—even though he has never left his small, restricted existence. The book explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the nature of existence in a world that is increasingly disconnected from personal relationships. The narrative follows Anthony as he navigates his newfound ability, grappling with feelings of isolation and inadequacy despite his impressive knowledge of humanity. Confined to a government filter center and struggling with his role as a "restricted person," he faces ridicule from children and a lack of understanding from his colleagues. As he learns about the true nature of his existence—that he is but a mere functionary for an enormous artificial brain—he uncovers a sense of foreboding regarding the arrival of a group of beings that defy the normal cycles of life. Ultimately, Anthony's journey raises questions about the essence of humanity, the significance of personal connections, and the meaning of life itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScience fiction
653			_aShort stories
700	1		_aGaughan, Jack, _d1930-1985
830		0	_aProduced from Galaxy Magazine April 1961
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51603
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