"Phone Me in Central Park" by James V. McConnell
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"Phone Me in Central Park" by James V. McConnell is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story explores themes of isolation and existential despair in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been decimated by a mysterious plague, leaving one man, Charles, as the last person alive in New York City. Set against the backdrop of empty streets and silent environments, the narrative delves into the psychological turmoil of
the protagonist grappling with loneliness and searching for meaning in a near-deserted world. The plot follows Charles as he navigates his new reality, marked by confusion and grief. Initially mourning the loss of the beautiful woman beside him, he soon discovers that he is the last survivor in a world where all other humans have perished. As he ventures out into the wreckage of civilization, he seeks answers from the Bureau of Vital Statistics and quickly realizes he is utterly alone. The story culminates in his final moments as he grapples with the futility of existence and the absurdity of his situation, leading to a haunting reflection on life and death. Ultimately, the poignant inscription on his makeshift grave encapsulates his bitter acceptance and the irony of being the last man left on Earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McConnell, James V., 1925-1990 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | "Phone Me in Central Park" |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1954 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Apocalyptic fiction |
| Subject | Epidemics -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63631 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 311 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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