Birthright by April Smith
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"Birthright" by April Smith is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The story focuses on Cyril Kirk, a newly appointed Planetary Administrator sent to the seemingly unremarkable and primitive planet of Nemar, which is located at the outer reaches of the galaxy. The novel explores themes of societal values, personal ambition, and the quest for happiness within a backdrop of cultural contrasts between advanced and
primitive civilizations. The narrative follows Kirk as he struggles with feelings of humiliation and confusion regarding his assignment to a planet that he perceives as beneath him. As he interacts with the charming and easygoing Nemarians, he grapples with his preconceived notions about progress and civilization. Throughout his time on Nemar, Kirk discovers the depth of its people and their society, which values happiness, love, and connection over material success. As he immerses himself in their lifestyle, he undergoes a transformation, ultimately seeking to find meaning within both himself and the culture he once viewed with disdain. The story culminates in Kirk's realization that true worth lies not in external achievement but in the joy of living and the bonds between individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Smith, April |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | Birthright |
| Series Title | Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1955 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Happiness -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59329 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59329-6 |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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