Cosmic Castaway by Stanley Mullen

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Author Mullen, Stanley, 1911-1974
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Cosmic Castaway
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Cosmic Castaway" by Stanley Mullen is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The narrative centers around Bell, a hybrid character who is part human and part robot, struggling with his identity and longing to return to Earth after suffering life-altering injuries that necessitated mechanical reconstruction. The story explores themes of humanity, isolation, and the implications of advanced technology on personal identity and societal acceptance. The plot unfolds as Bell attempts to obtain passage back to Earth, where he hopes to reunite with his wife, Jane, and reassess his life as a transformed being. Throughout his journey, he encounters prejudice and fear from those around him, including the ticket agent and the medical staff who question whether he is a danger to society. The stakes escalate when a catastrophic event onboard a spaceship threatens the crew and passengers, forcing Bell to confront his capabilities and fulfill a heroic role despite his unnatural origins. The story culminates in Bell's determination to find his place in a world that may not readily accept him, while contemplating the broader implications of what he represents for humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Space travelers -- Fiction
Subject Cyborgs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64445
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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