Beauty contest? by Henry Slesar

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Author Slesar, Henry, 1927-2002
Illustrator Summers, Leo, 1925-1985
Title Beauty contest?
Original Publication United States: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1957.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Beauty Contest?" by Henry Slesar is a science fiction novella likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around a unique beauty pageant called the Miss Outer Space contest, where contestants undergo a series of rigorous tests that extend beyond mere physical appearance. The narrative explores themes of societal expectations and the definitions of beauty and worth in an interstellar context. The plot follows a group of young women competing for the title of Miss Outer Space at the Omaha Spaceport. As they endure demanding physical tests and a domestic science evaluation, they navigate their frustrations and desires while being under the scrutiny of the military personnel. The main character, Cleveland, eventually emerges as the winner amidst the backdrop of a surprising twist regarding the ultimate prize: a chance to marry one of the astronauts headed to Mars, thus encapsulating the tension between traditional beauty standards and the evolving roles women may occupy in a futuristic society. The story concludes with a blend of celebration and contemplation as the women consider their future opportunities tied to adventure and sacrifice on another world. (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 Beauty contests -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 73589
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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