A Question of Identity by Frank Riley

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Author Riley, Frank, 1915-1996
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title A Question of Identity
Note Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Question of Identity" by Frank Riley is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book delves into profound philosophical questions about human identity and what it means to be a man, particularly in the context of science and law as they intersect with personal identity. The narrative centers on the trial of Tony Corfino, a man accused of robbery and murder, defended by the aging and renowned attorney Jake Emspak, who takes on the case as his last. The story unfolds in a courtroom setting where Jake Emspak seeks to prove that the man standing trial is not the same Tony Corfino that existed before a tragic accident altered him both physically and mentally. Throughout the trial, Jake employs various medical and philosophical arguments to contend that advances in medical science have effectively created a new person from Corfino’s body, raising questions about legal responsibility and identity. As the trial progresses, the courtroom becomes a battleground for abstract concepts of humanity, ultimately challenging the jurors—and the readers—to ponder the essence of individuality and the implications of scientific advancements on human lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
Subject Legal stories
Subject Lawyers -- Fiction
Subject Murrow, Edward R. -- Fiction
Subject Identity (Philosophical concept) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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