Garth and the Visitor by Jr. L. J. Stecher
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"Garth and the Visitor" by L. J. Stecher is a science fiction story that was likely written in the mid-20th century. This narrative revolves around a high school reporter named Garth who dares to interview a mysterious and ancient being known as The Visitor, who has been stranded on Earth for thousands of years after a disastrous spaceship accident. The story explores the nuances of communication, understanding across species, and the consequences
of long-term isolation. In the tale, Garth ascends to The Visitor's mountaintop palace, where he confronts the being who has survived alone for seven millennia. Their conversation uncovers the tragic history of The Visitor and his kind, revealing the dangers that led to his long abandonment. Garth learns about the failed space journey that resulted in the death of The Visitor's crew and passengers, as well as the cultural advancements Garth's ancestors have achieved with The Visitor's guidance. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a profound moment where Garth fulfills The Visitor's desire for release from his prolonged existence, highlighting themes of mortality, companionship, and the responsibilities of knowledge and power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Francis, Dick |
| Title | Garth and the Visitor |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1958. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.8 (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. | 31956 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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