Sixty-Year Extension
"Sixty-Year Extension" is a science fiction novel written by Alan Edward Nourse in 1956. The story follows the life of a man named John W. Campbell Jr., who discovers that he has been cryogenically frozen for sixty years and is now living in a future society where humanity has colonized other planets. As Campbell navigates this new world, he must confront the consequences of his own actions and decisions from the past, as well as the ethical implications of advanced technology. The novel explores themes of time, identity, and the impact of scientific progress on society.
By Alan Edward Nourse · First published 1980 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 6 chapters · 12,665 words
First lines
_They told only half the story to Daniel Carter Griffin when he volunteered to die. They told him of the glories of life re-born; youth re-captured; love re-won; of Free Agenting around the cosmos. Of many things, they spoke about. but never once did they mention the lurid second death._
It occurred to Griffin as he sat waiting in the office that he had forgotten what day it was.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alan Edward Nourse
- Date: 1980 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 12,665 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 256 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book’s plot revolves around scientific concepts and future predictions, the common hallmarks of a Science Fiction genre.
- Fantasy — This book involves concepts that do not exist in reality and are purely imaginative, which aligns with the Fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The central characters embark on a journey and face challenges, indicating elements typical of an Adventure genre.
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