Vital Ingredient by Gerald Vance
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"Vital Ingredient" by Gerald Vance is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. This narrative delves into a futuristic boxing scenario where the intricate relationship between a fighter and his controlling manager is challenged by the expectations of true sportsmanship and personal growth. The book likely explores themes of autonomy, the essence of a champion, and the complexities of emotional and mental resilience in the
face of pressure. The story follows Frankie, a seasoned fighter poised to become the first Ten-Time Defender in the heavyweight division. As he prepares for his final fight against the formidable Nappy Gordon, Frankie's relationship with his mental controller, Milt, comes under scrutiny. While Milt has always directed Frankie's movements and strategies, Frankie yearns for independence and wants to prove himself without control. In the midst of a challenging match, it becomes clear that Milt deliberately withholds support to ignite Frankie's hidden courage and killer instinct, ultimately leading to a transformative experience for Frankie. By the end, Frankie realizes that true strength comes from within, enabling him to achieve victory and discover what it truly means to be a champion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Vance, Gerald |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Llewellyn, William W. |
| Title | Vital Ingredient |
| Series Title | Produced from Amazing Stories September 1956. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27797 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27797-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 419 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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