The Chasm by Bryce Walton
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"The Chasm" by Bryce Walton is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century, likely during the 1950s. The story revolves around a dystopian future where a conflict arises between the older generation and a group of children, referred to as "the Children." This narrative explores themes of survival, alienation, and the human condition in the wake of societal collapse. The plot follows Sal Lemmon, one of the last surviving members
of the older generation, as he navigates a devastated urban landscape while trying to evade the vicious Children. As tensions rise, Sal and fellow survivor Doctor Cartley discuss the dire straits of their existence. Cartley advocates for a peaceful approach towards the Children, suggesting that understanding and bridging the generational divide might be possible, while others focus solely on survival at any cost. The story culminates with Sal and Cartley finding a young girl who believes Sal to be her grandfather, symbolizing hope and the potential for reconciliation across the generational divide. In this dire setting, the novella highlights not only the instinct for survival but also the shared human connection that could pave the way for coexistence and healing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walton, Bryce, 1918-1988 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Chasm |
| Series Title | Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, December 1956 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Conflict of generations -- Fiction |
| Subject | Older men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Apocalyptic fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59602 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 283 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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