| Author |
Stuart, William W. |
| Illustrator |
Dillon, Diane, 1933- |
| Illustrator |
Dillon, Leo, 1933-2012 |
| Title |
Inside John Barth
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| Series Title |
Produced from Galaxy Magazine, June, 1960.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Inside John Barth" by William W. Stuart is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story centers on John Barth, a seemingly ordinary man who discovers that he is not just an individual but a host for a colony of tiny extraterrestrial beings seeking survival on Earth. This tale dives into themes of identity, autonomy, and the essence of happiness as Barth grapples with the implications of being both a person and a vessel for a collective of life forms. The plot unfolds as Barth navigates his life, enjoying success and excellent health, but increasingly realizes that he is under the influence of the colony inside him. As time passes, he engages with women and experiences guilt over his involvements, aware that his emotions and desires are being manipulated by his colony. The narrative reaches a critical juncture when Barth meets Julia, a fellow host for another colony, leading to a fateful and tragic series of events that ultimately grant Barth his freedom at a steep personal cost. Stuart's work raises thought-provoking questions about individuality and the sacrifices one makes for a sense of belonging and the pursuit of happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28608 |
| Release Date |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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