The Gift Bearer by Charles L. Fontenay
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"The Gift Bearer" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The story explores the themes of morality, societal norms, and the clash between progressive ideals and conservative values through a humorous narrative. It revolves around the character of Richard J. Montcalm, who unexpectedly encounters an extraterrestrial visitor, complicating his rigid perspectives and responsibilities as a family man amidst rising tensions from local censorship. In the
storyline, Montcalm, a member of a censorship board, finds himself face-to-face with Liz, a beautiful alien woman who has arrived to offer humanity advanced knowledge and technologies. As Montcalm grapples with his attraction to Liz and the potential gifts she brings, he struggles to maintain societal norms, particularly regarding her choice to remain unclothed. The comical tension escalates as Montcalm faces opposition from his wife, Millie, and the local police, eventually leading Liz to retreat, concluding that humanity is not ready for the gifts she offers. The narrative ultimately leaves Montcalm reflecting on his decisions and the impact they have on his family and the broader community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fontenay, Charles L., 1917-2007 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Gift Bearer |
| Series Title | Produced from Amazing Science Fiction Stories September 1958. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Science fiction, American |
| Subject | Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24975 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24975-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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