The Statue by Mari Wolf
"The Statue" by Mari Wolf is a science fiction novella that was published in the early 1950s. The story touches on themes of aging, belonging, and the longing for one's roots, focusing on the emotional journey of its main characters. The narrative primarily takes place on Mars, where the protagonists reminisce about their Earthly past while contemplating their life's choices and the changes that have transpired over the decades. The story centers
on Lewis and Martha Farwell, elderly farmers who have lived on Mars for over sixty-five years. As they watch the Earth rise in the Martian sky, they discuss their longing to return home before it’s too late. However, the realities of age, finances, and regulations on space travel pose significant barriers to their dreams. Their connection to Earth is symbolized by a surprise anniversary celebration held by their Martian neighbors, culminating in the unveiling of a statue that immortalizes them as pioneers, titled "The first Martians." Ultimately, the story powerfully explores themes of nostalgia and identity as they grapple with the decision to return to Earth, revealing the emotional complexity of what "home" truly means. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wolf, Mari, 1927- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Martin, Bob |
| Title | The Statue |
| Series Title | Produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction January 1953. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 95.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Older people -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32448 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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