The Birds and the Bees: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Birds and the Bees: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Birds and the Bees is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fisher, David E. (1932–?).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"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 essence of 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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Birds and the Bees
- Author credits: Fisher, David E. (1932–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Sex -- Fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
