Earthsmith by Stephen Marlowe
"Earthsmith" by Stephen Marlowe is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s, set in a futuristic universe where Earth is a distant planet often dismissed by other intelligent life forms. The story follows Smith, a representative from Earth, who embarks on a journey to an interstellar space school where he is treated with contempt and curiosity by students from various worlds, primarily due to Earth being perceived as primitive in
comparison to more advanced civilizations. The book explores themes of cultural misunderstanding, identity, and the evolution of values in a multi-species society. As the first student from Earth at the Interstellar Space School, Smith navigates challenges stemming from both his origins and his physicality, which is seen as less sophisticated than that of his peers. He faces ridicule, questions his identity, and grapples with the advanced skills and psi-powers of other species. However, as the story unfolds, Smith proves himself through both his physical prowess in Wortan fighting and the latent psi-powers he discovers he possesses. Along the way, he develops a bond with Geria, a female student from Bortinot, which complicates his feelings about returning to Earth versus integrating into the galaxy. Ultimately, Smith's journey reflects his struggle to affirm his identity while confronting the cultural superiority complexes of his classmates, leading him to make a pivotal decision regarding his future in the galaxy and the fate of Earth's place within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marlowe, Stephen, 1928-2008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earthsmith |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy January 1953. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Schools -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32641 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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