A Transmutation of Muddles by H. B. Fyfe
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| Author | Fyfe, H. B. (Horace Bowne), 1918-1997 |
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| Illustrator | Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010 |
| Title | A Transmutation of Muddles |
| Series Title | Produced from Astounding Science Fiction September 1960. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Transmutation of Muddles" by H. B. Fyfe is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around a Terran judge, Louis Mayne, who finds himself embroiled in a complex situation on the alien planet Kappa Orionis VII. The story's central theme touches on themes of negotiation, cultural misunderstanding, and the consequences of interstellar trade and diplomacy with indigenous populations. The plot unfolds as Mayne arrives to mediate a dispute involving a Terran spaceship, the "Gemsbok", which has landed amidst tensions with the local Kappan tribe. The Kappans have seized the vessel, believing it to be a divine sign, and Mayne must navigate the tangled realities of insurance claims, the eccentric value of the ship and its cargo, and the deep-seated beliefs of the natives. As he engages with both the Terrans and Kappans, he employs his negotiating skills to broker a deal that satisfies all parties. Ultimately, he attempts to build a bridge between cultures while cleverly maneuvering through the absurdities of both the insurance world and extraterrestrial customs, leading to an unexpected resolution that showcases the intricate balance of power, belief, and survival in a sci-fi setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24187 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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