Pipe of Peace: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Pipe of Peace is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for McKimmey, James (1923–2011).
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"Pipe of Peace" by James McKimmey, Jr. is a science fiction short story that was likely written in the early 1950s. The narrative explores themes of revolution and the human condition, focusing on the struggles of farmers against an increasingly mechanized and oppressive society. The story paints a vivid picture of a farmer who refuses to work, prompting reflections on the power dynamics between labor, technology, and survival. The plot follows Henry, a farmer who decides to stop working the land as a form of protest against the mechanization of agriculture, believing that if all farmers unite to cease their labor, they can disrupt the systems that threaten their livelihoods. His wife, worried about their survival, tries to convince him to return to work, but Henry remains resolute in his stance. The story takes a dark turn when Henry is forcibly taken away by men who represent the mechanized oppression he fears, leaving behind an image of his pipe, symbolizing his lost peace and humanity. This stark conclusion questions the cost of human resistance in a world increasingly governed by machines.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Pipe of Peace
- Author credits: McKimmey, James (1923–2011)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
- Science Fiction
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