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The giftie gien is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jameson, Malcolm (1891–1945).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The giftie gien" by Malcolm Jameson is a short story published in the early 1940s. This speculative fiction piece explores the themes of self-awareness and the perception of one's character and actions through the lens of afterlife judgment. The narrative begins with the mundane interactions of a sales manager and transitions into a surreal exploration of the protagonist's essence after his sudden death. In the story, we follow Jerome Chester Chisholm, a self-satisfied sales manager who is brutally murdered after dismissing the struggles of his underperforming employees. Following his death, he discovers an eerie afterlife where he encounters a demon and is forced to face the judgments of various individuals whose lives he impacted—both positively and negatively. As the manifestations of all the people he's interacted with blend into a grotesque version of himself, Chisholm is confronted with the harsh reality of his self-centered existence, ultimately leading to a profound moment of self-reflection and accountability. Through this journey, the story critiques the nature of self-perception and the importance of understanding how one is perceived by others.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The giftie gien
- Author credits: Jameson, Malcolm (1891–1945)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Businessmen -- Fiction
- Fantasy fiction
- Future life -- Fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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