Reluctant Genius by Henry Slesar
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"Reluctant Genius" by O. H. Leslie is a speculative fiction short story published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The work explores themes of potential and the struggle for understanding within the context of human development and evolution. It examines the relationship between celestial observers and humanity's capability to advance scientifically and creatively. The narrative follows two ethereal beings, Buos and Laloi, who are tasked with observing the developmental progress
of humanity on a lush planet. Buos is frustrated with the slow pace of human understanding, while Laloi finds beauty in the world, expressing a desire to immerse herself in it. They discuss their concerns that the “man-creature” they observe may not realize his potential without external stimulation. Ultimately, they witness a moment of inspiration in a man who ponders a fallen apple, symbolizing the potential for human insight and growth. The story concludes with a sense of hope that humanity, assisted by the observers, will eventually rise to their knowledge and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Slesar, Henry, 1927-2002 |
|---|---|
| Title | Reluctant Genius |
| Series Title | Produced from Amazing Stories January 1957. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.4 (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. | 28030 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28030-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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