Double Identity by Henry Farrell
"Double Identity" by Charles F. Myers is a science fiction story written in the early 1950s. This creative narrative explores themes of identity and the relationship between fiction and reality as it follows Fleetwood Cassidy, a fictional private detective, who realizes that he is an invention of a writer named Grant Dermitt. As Fleetwood navigates a world that blends his noir detective experiences with the absurdity of being a character written into
existence, the story delves into the implications of autonomy and purpose for characters within fiction. In the story, Fleetwood Cassidy grapples with his experiences as a private investigator, facing off against villains while reflecting on the nature of his existence. He encounters Mario, a henchman, and Evelyn, a femme fatale, amidst various dangerous situations. As his awareness of being merely a product of Dermitt's imagination grows, Fleetwood confronts the absurdity of his situation and ultimately strives to break free from the constraints of his narrative, even as Dermitt, the writer, tries to impose his will upon him. The storyline pivots on Fleetwood’s struggle between embracing or rejecting his role within the story, leading to an exploration of free will and destiny that resonates well beyond the fictional framework. As Fleetwood seeks to regain control over his life, the narrative playfully interrogates the boundaries between creator and creation, ultimately showcasing the joys of self-discovery and the search for authenticity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Farrell, Henry, 1920-2006 |
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| Illustrator | Fuqua, Robert, 1905-1959 |
| Title | Double Identity |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy June 1951 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Authorship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Fictitious characters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65282 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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