Be It Ever Thus by Robert Moore Williams
"Be It Ever Thus" by Robert Moore Williams is a science fiction novel written in the early to mid-1950s. The book explores themes of conquest, identity, and rebellion against oppressive systems, set in a future where humanity has conquered an alien world and its inhabitants. The narrative follows a group of graduating students from the Star Institute of Advanced Science as they visit a museum showcasing the remnants of the defeated native
population. The story centers around the class president, Billy Kasker, who unknowingly harbors the identity of a native swapped at birth. As the class tours the ruins of the conquered civilization under the guidance of their instructor, they indulge in a patronizing view of the natives. Tension escalates when Kasker encounters a brown-skinned native who reveals their shared past. With this connection, Kasker becomes embroiled in a plot to liberate the oppressed natives, culminating in a transformation of his role from a naïve conqueror to an ally intent on altering the fate of his people. The novel ultimately critiques systemic oppression and the complexities of identity, culminating in a powerful moment of rebellion and hope for the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Williams, Robert Moore, 1907-1977 |
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| Title | Be It Ever Thus |
| Series Title | Produced from Fantastic Universe January 1954. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29240 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 152 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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