Gourmet by Allen Kim Lang

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Author Lang, Allen Kim, 1928-
Title Gourmet
Note Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Gourmet" by Allen Kim Lang is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. This narrative explores the unique challenges of food preparation aboard a spaceship, emphasizing the significance of a ship's cook and the complexities involved in maintaining morale through culinary creativity in the confines of space travel. It delves into the intersection of culinary art and survival in a futuristic setting where traditional food sources are absent, and innovation is not just encouraged but required. The story follows Ship’s Surgeon Paul Vilanova and the crew aboard the spaceship "Charles Partlow Sale", primarily focusing on the dynamics between the Ship's Cook, Robert Bailey, and the stern Captain Willy Winkelmann. As they journey to Mars, Vilanova observes Bailey's struggles to meet the Captain's high standards despite the limitations of their algae-based diet. Tensions rise as Winkelmann's relentless criticisms drive Bailey to new culinary heights, ultimately leading to innovative dishes created from the ship's recycled food resources. The story culminates in a subtle recognition of the necessity of both the captain's harsh demands and the cook's ingenuity, illustrating a deeper bond between the two as they navigate the challenges of space travel and their own interpersonal conflicts. (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 Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Cooks -- Fiction
Subject Space flight to Mars -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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