The Ultimate Eve by H. Sanford Effron
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About this eBook
| Author | Effron, H. Sanford |
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| Title | The Ultimate Eve |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Ultimate Eve" by H. Sanford Effron is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century. This story is set against the backdrop of the hypothetical year 1955 and explores themes of alien invasion and psychological manipulation through a remarkable weapon known as Eve. The narrative delves into the intersection of beauty, control, and the failure of a seemingly perfect plan. The plot unfolds with an alien commander, Ydnas, landing on Earth with Eve, a human-like weapon designed to dominate the planet's inhabitants. The invasion plan is meticulous and aims for a peaceful conquest through psychological warfare rather than brute force. However, when they encounter a man in a remote cabin, the expected reaction does not materialize, leading to unexpected consequences for both the commander and Eve. As they grapple with their roles in the invasion, the story ultimately reveals deeper themes about desire, power, and the unforeseen ability of humanity to resist control, culminating in a twist of irony as the alien invaders depart in defeat, leaving humanity untouched. (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 | Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63617 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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