Fine Feathers by George O. Smith
Fine Feathers is a science fiction novel written by George O. Smith and published in 1953. The story follows the adventures of a group of space explorers who discover an alien race with advanced technology. As they try to communicate with the aliens, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens their own survival.
By George O. Smith · First published 1953 · Genre: Science Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Speculative Fiction · 13,456 words
First lines
_Ara, the crow, was aware of the fact that he was a crow. This and this alone made him different from his fellow crows. Because he recognized the fact, it made him aware of the things that separated the crows from the pheasants that abounded across the meadow -- and he admired their fine plumage and elegant ways._ _He began to scorn the idea of being a crow, and resented the attitude of his fellows. They were satisfied to be crows, and could not understand his resentment nor his desires, and they even scorned the idea that he was above them because he wanted to be other than a crow. In fact, they did not even understand his concept of being anything else. They did not look up to him for thinking over their heads._ _He should have left them and made his way alone. But he wanted to show them how much more he was than they, and so he decked himself in the plumage of one of the pheasants and then started to lord it over the rest of the crows._ -- _ÆSOP_
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George O. Smith
- Date: 1953 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Allegory
- Length: 13,456 words
- Structure: 1 section, 443 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative involves advanced technology, space travel, and interactions with extraterrestrial beings, which are hallmarks of science fiction.
- Philosophical Fiction — The story explores deep philosophical themes such as ambition, the nature of intelligence, and the consequences of technological advancement.
- Speculative Fiction — The plot speculates on the future of human evolution and the impact of technology on society, fitting the speculative fiction genre.
- Psychological Fiction — The focus on the protagonist's mental state and his psychological development throughout the story aligns with psychological fiction.
Tags
science fiction · space exploration · alien encounters · technology · humanity · adventure · interstellar travel · future society · ethics · communication · conflict · survival