My robot by Henry Slesar
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About this eBook
| Author | Slesar, Henry, 1927-2002 |
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| Title | My robot |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1956. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "My Robot" by O. H. Leslie is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative explores themes of childhood, emotional attachment, and the ethical implications of robotics. It reflects on a child's relationship with a mechanical companion, delving into the complexities of love, memory, and the impact of a parent's work on family dynamics. The story centers around a young boy's nostalgic memories of his robotic tutor, Faw-Faw, which he reflects upon as he grapples with the changes in his family life brought on by his father's secretive government project involving robots. As the boy reminisces about the affection he felt for Faw-Faw, he also recalls the tension between his parents, particularly his father's obsession with creating robots for military purposes, and his mother's growing fear of their implications. Throughout the narrative, the boy's longing for his robotic friend intensifies as he faces feelings of isolation and the harsh realities of his family's struggles. Ultimately, the tale presents a poignant exploration of innocence lost amidst the complexities of human relationships and technological advancements. (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 | Boys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Robots -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73577 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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