The First Day of Spring by Mari Wolf

"The First Day of Spring" by Mari Wolf is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the themes of love, exploration, and a quest for belonging, set against the backdrop of a future where worlds can drift through space and new planets await. The narrative captures the essence of youthful hope and the longing to connect with both people and places, examining the contrasts between different ways of life. The plot follows Trina, a young woman from a world reminiscent of Earth, and her complex relationship with Max, a spaceman who has come to visit. As their love story unfolds, Trina grapples with the allure of leaving her familiar world to explore a new Earth discovered by Max and others, while also confronting the reality of their very different lives. As the tension grows between the comforting familiarity of her world and the exciting possibilities that lie in space, Trina ultimately must decide what matters most to her. The story culminates in a bittersweet reflection on love, choice, and the essence of home as Trina witnesses the festival of her world, acknowledging what she has chosen to hold onto while contemplating the life she may have forsaken. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Wolf, Mari, 1927-
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title The First Day of Spring
Series Title Produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 93.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Space colonies -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 32760
Release Date
Last Update Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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