The Luckiest Man in Denv by C. M. Kornbluth
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"The Luckiest Man in Denv" by Simon Eisner is a science fiction novella originally published in 1952. Set in a dystopian future, the narrative explores the hierarchical society of Denv, where individuals vie for power and status amidst the backdrop of looming threats from a rival faction, Ellay. The story showcases themes of ambition, deception, and the manipulation of identity within a rigid social structure. The plot follows Reuben, an Atomist from
the lower levels of Denv, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous political scheme when he is targeted for assassination by a double sent to replace him. As he navigates the treacherous politics of Denv, he encounters various characters, including the ambitious General May and the alluring Selene, who complicate his journey. Reuben's realization of the betrayals surrounding him culminates in a thrilling confrontation that tests his loyalty and cunning. Ultimately, the novella critiques the lengths to which individuals will go to climb the social ladder in a world marred by fear and manipulation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kornbluth, C. M. (Cyril M.), 1923-1958 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | The Luckiest Man in Denv |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1952 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Betrayal -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50835 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50835-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 442 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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