The Birds and the Bees by David E. Fisher
"The Birds and the Bees" by David E. Fisher is a science fiction story written in the late 1950s. The narrative unfolds in a dystopian future where society has relied on machines for reproduction, specifically the mysterious Maternite Machine. The central theme of the book revolves around the sudden failure of this machine, leading to a crisis regarding the continuation of humanity, touching on avenues of lost ancient knowledge and the essenceof human reproduction. The story begins with Sias, an Elder, amidst the confusion caused by the failure of the Maternite Machine, which has resulted in the evaporation of all Prelife necessary for reproduction. As urgency rises, Rocsates, a learned member of the Conclave, proposes that there may be ancient knowledge regarding reproduction that humanity has forgotten. He finds a book that reveals a simpler means of reproduction, which horrifies members of the Conclave. The narrative takes a poignant turn as young characters Xeon and Melia volunteer to experiment with natural reproduction to save their species. Their courage and willingness to explore the forgotten aspects of humanity leave readers with a sense of hope for the future, blending themes of sacrifice, discovery, and the fundamental human instincts that persist beyond technological reliance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fisher, David E., 1932- |
|---|---|
| Title | The Birds and the Bees |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan 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 |
| Subject | Sex -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60283 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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