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The Earth Quarter

By Damon Knight

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a divided alien world, a man's longing for Earth pulls him into a conflict that will determine the fate of his people.

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2019-02-18
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Summary

"The Earth Quarter" by Damon Knight is a science fiction story that explores a segregated human settlement on an alien world. Laszlo Cudyk, longing for a home he can never return to, lives in the Earth Quarter, a ghetto teeming with unrest. The story begins with Cudyk contemplating his past while a recent riot foreshadows rising tensions between factions. As he meets new characters, including a politician called Harkway, the reader is quickly drawn into the complex political landscape of this world. The novel is filled with struggle and unrest, dealing with themes of identity, division, and the impact of political beliefs.

About the Author

Damon Francis Knight was an American science fiction author, editor, and critic. He is the author of "To Serve Man", a 1950 short story adapted for The Twilight Zone. He was married to fellow writer Kate Wilhelm.

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