The Moralist by Jack Taylor
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"The Moralist" by Jack Taylor is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. This narrative unfolds on the fictional planet of Xenon, which appears to be a promising new frontier for human habitation. The story revolves around themes of authority, rebellion, and the humorous challenges faced by a group of mens' expedition when an overly meticulous botanist, Prunella, is assigned to their team. In "The
Moralist," the characters navigate the tensions between practical exploration and bureaucratic regulations as they adapt to life on Xenon. Prunella, though competent, imposes strict rules and guidelines, much to the chagrin of the other crew members who are accustomed to their relaxed lifestyle. Her arrival disrupts their routines, leading to a series of comical conflicts, especially surrounding their culinary choices and recreational activities. Ultimately, the men's frustration reaches a breaking point, culminating in a humorous plot to rid themselves of Prunella by introducing her to the mischievous "powder puffs," a native life-form that causes extreme itching. This quirky showdown illustrates the clash between strict adherence to rules and the human desire for freedom, all seasoned with a light-hearted tone. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Taylor, Jack |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Weiss |
| Title | The Moralist |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1956. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly 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. | 32751 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32751-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 419 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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