Spoken For by Joseph Samachson

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Author Samachson, Joseph, 1906-1980
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Spoken For
Note Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Spoken For" by William Morrison is a science fiction short story that was published in the mid-20th century. The narrative explores themes of identity, love, and the impact of time on human relationships, focusing on the protagonist's struggle to reconnect with his lost family in a future where he has been unwittingly adrift for centuries. The story revolves around a man named Callendar, who awakens to find himself disoriented and searching for his wife and children after having undergone an experimental treatment called L-treatment, aimed at prolonging life. Set against the backdrop of Ganymede, one of Jupiter’s moons, he encounters Carol Marsh, a woman grappling with her growing feelings for him while learning about his tragic past. As Callendar struggles with the realization that he has been adrift for 200 years—long after his loved ones have passed away—Carol's father, Mr. Marsh, understands the emotional turmoil ahead in revealing this painful truth. The story poignantly captures the tension between hope and despair as it reflects on the profound consequences of technological advancements on human lives and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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