Foundling on Venus by John De Courcy and Dorothy De Courcy
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"Foundling on Venus" by John De Courcy and Dorothy De Courcy is a science fiction short story likely written in the early to mid-20th century. The narrative is set on the harsh and inhospitable planet Venus, exploring themes of survival, humanity, and the influence of environment on behavior. It centers on a young, mysterious foundling in a society characterized by chaos and misery. The story begins with the introduction of a small
child, abandoned and alone in the dangerous streets of New Reno, a rough settlement on Venus. Jane, a waitress, discovers him and, despite the harsh realities of their planet, takes him into a café to care for him. As Jane feeds and comforts the little boy, his background remains shrouded in mystery until a revelation occurs: he is not merely a human child but an alien being disguised in a mask. This twist emphasizes the themes of alienation and the capacity for kindness in a bleak environment, as Jane connects with the child on a deeper level, hinting at a larger narrative about identity and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | De Courcy, John |
|---|---|
| Author | De Courcy, Dorothy |
| Title | Foundling on Venus |
| Series Title | Produced from Fantastic Universe March 1954. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Venus (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29181 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 284 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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