The Violators by Eando Binder
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"The Violators" by Eando Binder is a science fiction novella written in the early to mid-20th century. The book centers around the theme of humanity's disconnection from its origins, particularly focusing on the mysterious allure of Earth, referred to as "Mother Earth" in the narrative. Set in a far-off future where Earth has become a forgotten relic, the story explores the implications of rediscovered history and the significance of an ancient civilization
that has slipped into myth. The plot follows Lem Starglitter Blake, an eager prospector who has discovered an ancient artifact from Earth and is intent on revealing his find at a galactic museum dedicated to the once-great planet. As he navigates through the excited throngs of visitors, he yearns for recognition and fame, believing that his discovery will change everything about humanity’s perception of Earth. However, when he finally presents his find, it leads to an unexpected confrontation with the museum professor, who tries to silence him about the true origins of "Mother Earth." This revelation not only challenges the ingrained beliefs of the crowded auditorium but also threatens the very narrative that has shaped humanity's understanding of its past. The story concludes with intrigue around the implications of Blake's discovery and the tension between truth and myth in the historical narrative of humanity's origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Binder, Eando |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Eberle, Joseph, 1926-2006 |
| Title | The Violators |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1954 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Earth (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63652 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63652-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 365 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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