The Nostalgia Gene by Roy Hutchins
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| Author | Hutchins, Roy |
|---|---|
| Title | The Nostalgia Gene |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Nostalgia Gene" by Roy Hutchins is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. This tale explores the concept of time travel and the deeply rooted longing for a simpler past, encapsulated in the experiences of the protagonist, Edgar Evans. The story reflects on themes of nostalgia and human connection, highlighting how an individual's personal history intersects with broader societal trends. In the narrative, Edgar Evans, struggling with feelings of alienation in a modern world, decides to build a time machine to escape to the 1890s, where he finds himself more at home. After he successfully travels back in time, initially embracing a life filled with charm and manners, he eventually realizes the complexities of nostalgia as he witnesses changing values through generations. The plot unfolds through Edgar's family, revealing how the so-called "nostalgia gene" is passed down, leading future generations to confront their own desires for the past. As tensions rise in their contemporary world, the story culminates in a collective journey back to a time before the complexities of modern life, embodying the ultimate escape for those burdened by the weight of their current reality. (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 | Time travel -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50989 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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