Pollony Undiverted by Sydney J. Van Scyoc
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"Pollony Undiverted" by Sydney J. Van Scyoc is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book explores themes of dissatisfaction and the pursuit of identity within a futuristic setting, where technology simplifies daily life but also numbs personal experiences. The narrative delves into the struggles of the protagonist, Pollony, as she grapples with her mundane reality and dreams of a more exciting existence. The story follows Pollony, a young
woman feeling suffocated in her repetitive life with her husband, Brendel, as they drift through society heavily reliant on government allowances and technological convenience. Pollony's dissatisfaction with Brendel and her life escalates when she encounters Latsker Smith, a carefree driver who embodies the excitement she craves. As Pollony seeks to break free from her monotonous life and forge a new identity, she must confront the superficiality of her relationships and the emptiness of her surroundings—contrasting her desire for adventure with the mundane realities she wishes to escape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Van Scyoc, Sydney J., 1939-2023 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Francis, Dick |
| Title | Pollony Undiverted |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction February 1963 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Manners and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51047 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51047-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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