The Vilbar Party

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Evelyn E., 1922-2000

Contributor:

Kossin, Sandy

Series:

Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1955.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Vilbar Party" by Evelyn E. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around Narli Gzann, a Saturnian professor who is the first of his kind to take a teaching position on Earth, highlighting the cross-cultural interactions and misunderstandings between alien beings and humans. The book delves into themes of social acceptance, personal identity, and the nuances of intergalactic diplomacy. As Narli embarks on his new assignment, he is burdened by his awkwardness and desire for solitude, which complicates his expectations of being treated as an academic rather than an object of curiosity. Upon arrival on Earth, he is met with an overwhelming eagerness from humans who perceive him as adorable-a stark contrast to his introverted nature. Throughout his journey, interactions at parties, classrooms, and societal expectations challenge his preconceptions, forcing him to navigate the affectionate chaos of human behavior. Ultimately, Narli learns to embrace this unexpected warmth and the enjoyment of social connections, culminating in a change of perspective about his tenure on Earth and the relationships he has cultivated along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-03-13