Garth and the Visitor

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988

Contributor:

Francis, Dick

Series:

Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1958.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Garth and the Visitor" by L. J. Stecher is a science fiction story that was likely written in the mid-20th century. This narrative revolves around a high school reporter named Garth who dares to interview a mysterious and ancient being known as The Visitor, who has been stranded on Earth for thousands of years after a disastrous spaceship accident. The story explores the nuances of communication, understanding across species, and the consequences of long-term isolation. In the tale, Garth ascends to The Visitor's mountaintop palace, where he confronts the being who has survived alone for seven millennia. Their conversation uncovers the tragic history of The Visitor and his kind, revealing the dangers that led to his long abandonment. Garth learns about the failed space journey that resulted in the death of The Visitor's crew and passengers, as well as the cultural advancements Garth's ancestors have achieved with The Visitor's guidance. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a profound moment where Garth fulfills The Visitor's desire for release from his prolonged existence, highlighting themes of mortality, companionship, and the responsibilities of knowledge and power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Weeks, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2010-04-12