Between the dark and the daylight by Algis Budrys
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"Between the Dark and the Daylight" by David C. Hodgkins is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, exploring themes of survival and the struggle for power within a confined society. The narrative unfolds in a dome that shelters the last remnants of humanity, focusing on the protagonist Brendan, who grapples with his authority over a group of men facing the unknown dangers of their world outside. The plot addresses
the complexities of leadership, the instinct for survival, and the relationship between generations as they prepare for their children to leave the safety of their manufactured habitat. The story centers around Brendan, who is the current leader in a closed dome where generations have lived after their expedition crashed on an inhospitable planet. Tensions arise as Brendan's authoritarian approach clashes with other members of the group who want more transparency and involvement in monitoring their children, who will soon venture into the dangerous environment outside. As the day of opening the gates approaches, Brendan wrestles with his control over the nursery and the lives of the children, balancing his duty for the greater good against the growing dissent amongst his peers. The narrative builds to a climactic moment where Brendan's choices lead to an eruption of violence, reflecting the intense fear and primal instincts of a community on the brink of extinction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Budrys, Algis, 1931-2008 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Adkins, Dan, 1937-2013 |
| Title | Between the dark and the daylight |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1958. |
| Series Title | Produced from Infinity October 1958. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human evolution -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72067 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72067-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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