Longevity by Therese Windser
"Longevity" by Therese Windser is a morality tale presented in a science fiction format, published during the early 1960s. The story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world where remnants of civilization and a lost continent offer a glimpse into humanity's past, examining themes of hope, discovery, and the consequences of a forgotten legacy. In the narrative, Captain Hinrik and his crew aboard the Semilunis embark on an expedition to find the fabled west
continent, believed to have sunk after a cataclysmic event termed the Great Horror. Despite their long and perilous journey, the scouts encounter a desolate landscape devoid of life, filled with dangers like luminescent areas. Their exploration leads them to a mysterious cave filled with enigmatic black edifices, remnants of a lost civilization. Here, they decipher ancient markings that point to a vault, hinting at the once vibrant life that existed on the west continent. The story concludes with a sense of loss for what was, encapsulating the moral undertones of humanity's downfall and the enduring quest for understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Windser, Therese |
|---|---|
| Title | Longevity |
| Series Title | Produced from Amazing Science Fiction Stories May 1960. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24928 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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