With These Hands by C.M. Kornbluth
In These Hands, C.M. Kornbluth tells the story of a young man named David, who is struggling to make ends meet in a world of poverty and despair. He is desperate to find a way to make a living and provide for his family, but his options are limited. When he discovers a mysterious box containing a strange device, he is determined to find out what it is and how it can help him. David soon discovers that the device is a powerful tool that can be used to manipulate the world around him. With it, he can create wealth, influence people, and even control the weather. But as he begins to use the device, he finds himself in a dangerous game of power and manipulation. He must decide whether to use the device for good or for evil, and whether to use it to help himself or to help others. In These Hands, C.M. Kornbluth explores the power of technology and the consequences of using it for personal gain. Through David's story, readers are reminded of the importance of making ethical decisions and the power of using technology for the greater good.
By C.M. Kornbluth · First published 1951 · Genre: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Fantasy · 6 chapters · 10,779 words
First lines
No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art. but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him. He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him. He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: C.M. Kornbluth
- Date: 1951 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian Fiction
- Length: 10,779 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 224 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Science Fiction — The book is written by C.M. Kornbluth, a renowned science fiction author, and the title suggests a futuristic setting.
- Speculative Fiction — The title implies a story that is set in a world that is different from our own, and the author's writing style is often associated with speculative fiction.
- Fantasy — The title implies a story that is set in a world that is different from our own, and the author's writing style often incorporates elements of fantasy.
- Dystopian Fiction — The title implies a story that is set in a world that is different from our own, and the author's writing style often incorporates elements of dystopian fiction.
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