The Recluse by Mike Curry

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Author Curry, Mike
Title The Recluse
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
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Summary "The Recluse" by Mike Curry is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story centers on Arak Miller, who finds himself trapped on an uninhabitable planet after a disastrous event separates him from Earth and his family. Years later, upon spotting a ship from Earth, Miller grapples with the resurgence of hope and the painful memories of his life before isolation. The narrative unfolds as Arak Miller, who has adapted to life on the desolate planet, hears a human voice after many years of solitude but soon discovers that the ship's arrival does not bring salvation. Instead, he realizes that the oppressors from a slave world have taken control of the situation, turning his dreams of rescue into despair. Faced with the collapse of his hopes and the brutal reality of the new regime, Miller resolves to destroy the connections to his past life and hide in the wilderness, believing he is the only free man left in a world of captivity. The novella explores themes of isolation, survival, and the struggle for freedom against overwhelming odds. (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 Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Castaways -- Fiction
Subject Solitude -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 63677
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 5, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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