Always a Qurono by Jim Harmon
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"Always a Qurono" by Jim Harmon is a science fiction tale originally published in the early 1960s, specifically within the pages of Galaxy Magazine. The story follows Captain T. P. Barnhart, who finds himself marooned on a strange planet inhabited by android-like beings known as the Qurono. The narrative delves into themes of authority, routine, and existential reflection against a backdrop of interstellar adventure. The plot centers on Barnhart's experiences after being
left behind by his mutinous crew. As he strives to adapt to his peculiar circumstances, he observes the Qurono, who adhere to a strict daily routine and perform a ritual called geoplancting. With time, Barnhart's attempts to assert dominance over the Qurono lead to unintended consequences, culminating in a reversal of roles where he ultimately becomes a subject of their rituals. The story concludes with Barnhart being rescued by his crew, but he remains steeped in the routines instilled by the Qurono, indicating the lasting impact of his experiences on the alien planet. Through this narrative, Harmon explores the complexities of power dynamics and the influence of surroundings on individual behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harmon, Jim, 1933-2010 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ritter, Bob |
| Title | Always a Qurono |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Magazine August 1962 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51623 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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