The Twilight Years: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Twilight Years is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Drussai, Kirk (1919–1991); Drussai, Garen (1916–2009).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Twilight Years" by Kirk Drussai and Garen Drussai is a science fiction narrative penned in the mid-20th century. The book explores themes related to aging, societal attitudes towards the elderly, and the pursuit of vitality in a world increasingly dominated by youth. It presents a rather unsettling view of a future where those over sixty years of age are considered burdensome and subjected to societal cruelty. The story centers on Sydney and Eleanor Mercer, a couple navigating life after retirement and grappling with their fears of becoming irrelevant in a youth-oriented world. As they adjust to new norms that render them as "sixty plus-ers," they face the harsh reality of a society where violence against the elderly has become an alarming trend. After a chilling incident involving friends and the reassurances of Eleanor to embrace this new reality, the couple's life culminates tragically when they fall victim to a violent act broadcasted as entertainment. The narrative serves as a poignant commentary on the treatment of the elderly and raises questions about the value and dignity of human life in the face of societal change.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Twilight Years
- Author credits: Drussai, Kirk (1919–1991); Drussai, Garen (1916–2009)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Married people -- Fiction
- Older people -- Fiction
- Reality television programs -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Old Age & the Elderly
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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