Big Ancestor by Floyd L. Wallace
The novel revolves around the life of a young African American man growing up in a rural town in the South during the early 20th century. The story explores themes of identity, family, community, and social hierarchy, delving into the complexities of racial tensions and power dynamics. Through the protagonist's experiences, the narrative sheds light on the struggles faced by African Americans during this time period, highlighting the injustices and cruelties inflicted upon them.
By Floyd L. Wallace · First published 1964 · Genre: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Adventure · 11,384 words
First lines
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex -- but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in, the ends tucked under his wide, thin body, which constituted the knot at the middle. His neck was flat, too, arching out in another loop. Of all his features, only his head had appreciable thickness and it was crowned with a dozen long though narrower ribbons.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Floyd L. Wallace
- Date: 1964 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Adventure, Philosophical Fiction, Intergalactic Fiction
- Length: 11,384 words
- Structure: 1 section, 271 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book explores themes of human evolution, interspecies relationships, and space travel, which are central to the science fiction genre.
- Speculative Fiction — It speculates on the origins of humanity and the implications of interbreeding among different human races across planets.
- Adventure — The narrative involves an expedition and the challenges faced by the characters in a space setting, typical of adventure stories.
- Philosophical Fiction — The book raises questions about identity, evolution, and the nature of humanity, inviting philosophical reflection.
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Science Fiction · Adventure · Space Exploration · Alien Life Forms · Ancient Civilizations · Mystery · Thriller · Action · Suspense · Exploration · Discovery · Uncharted Territory