Brknk's Bounty by Jerry Sohl
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"Brknk's Bounty" by Jerry Sohl is a science fiction novella originally published in the early 1950s. The story follows Larry Weaver, a disgraced newspaper writer who, after losing his job, encounters a small, furry alien named Trlk. The narrative explores themes of creativity, self-discovery, and the complexities of human-alien interaction, as Trlk utilizes Larry to express his literary ambitions, catalyzing a change in both their lives. The plot revolves around Larry's unexpected
partnership with Trlk, which leads to a series of humorous and surprising events. After struggling to find success as a writer, Larry learns from Trlk about a life filled with wild adventures and unconventional ideas. Their collaboration ultimately attracts the attention of other quirky aliens who bestow upon Larry a peculiar gift—growing a tail. This unexpected transformation shifts Larry's perspective on fulfillment and success, all while highlighting his newfound acceptance of circus life. The story cleverly blends elements of humor and whimsy with poignant commentary on individuality and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sohl, Jerry, 1913-2002 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Kossin, Sandy |
| Title | Brknk's Bounty |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1955. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31964 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31964-3 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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