| Author |
Rothman, Milton A., 1919-2001 |
| Illustrator |
Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007 |
| Title |
Last Night Out
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Last Night Out" by Lee Gregor is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the themes of acceptance, partnership, and the complex dynamics of interspecies relationships against the backdrop of an impending war. The story revolves around Ensign Jed Grey and his Canopan partner, Joe, as they navigate the hostile environment of Terra on their last night before deployment. The story begins with Grey and Joe seeking entertainment in a crowded, unfriendly town, reflecting on their experiences as a mixed-species team set to leave for war. Although initially faced with societal prejudice and hostility due to their unique bond, especially given Joe's telepathic abilities as a Canopan, the two characters develop a profound understanding and camaraderie. Their night is abruptly disrupted by a violent confrontation with human soldiers, leading to Joe using his abilities to defend them. This incident raises questions about fear, identity, and the ethics of power as they face the dual challenges of their internal bond and external societal prejudice. As they confront these realities, they delve deeper into what it means to be allies in a world torn apart by fears of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Soldiers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Parapsychology -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Telepathy -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychic ability -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63988 |
| Release Date |
Dec 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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