| Author |
Gordon, Nathaniel |
| Illustrator |
Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title |
The Golden Judge
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| Series Title |
Produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Golden Judge" by Nathaniel Gordon is a work of science fiction written in the mid-20th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of international diplomacy, exploring themes of negotiation and conflict resolution. The story revolves around a unique solution to seemingly unresolvable disputes between nations through the whimsical yet impactful mechanism of a coin toss, symbolically dubbed the "Golden Judge." The plot follows General Terence O'Reilly, a U.S. Army officer stationed in the Middle East, who proposes that the longstanding tensions between Israel and Jordan be resolved by flipping a coin. This unconventional idea surprisingly garners support, leading to a series of coin tosses that resolve not only that dispute but various international conflicts, including those involving China and Ireland. As the Golden Judge becomes a recognized institution for mediating disputes, the story critiques the nature of fairness and honor in international relations, ultimately suggesting that nations might adhere more faithfully to the results of a bet than to traditional agreements. Through O'Reilly's journey, the book reflects on themes of hope and absurdity in diplomatic engagements, presenting a satirical yet thoughtful examination of humanity's penchant for gambling, both literal and metaphorical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Science fiction, American
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Subject |
Gambling -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24495 |
| Release Date |
Feb 2, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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