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The Ultimate Quest is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Annas, Hal.
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"The Ultimate Quest" by Hal Annas is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. This narrative explores the evolution of humanity and its relentless pursuit of an elusive ideal, focusing on the complex interplay between intelligence, personal relationships, and societal structures. Set in a future where individuals possess extraordinary cognitive abilities and can manipulate reality through mental projections, the book raises thought-provoking questions about the implications of advanced intelligence on personal and social dynamics. In "The Ultimate Quest," we follow Art Fillmore, a highly intelligent man on the verge of an unconventional marriage. His interactions with his bald colleague reveal a satirical take on modern relationships, societal expectations, and the bizarre rituals associated with bonding in a world dominated by mental projections. The plot thickens as Fillmore contemplates the children he and his partner, a mental entity named Cynthia, will 'project' together, emphasizing the stark contrast between emotional connection and the sterile process of birth in their society. As the story unfolds, it touches on themes of existentialism and the nature of change when Fillmore's quest leads to profound consequences, ultimately culminating in a cataclysmic transformation of their world that ironically reflects the uncertainties of humanity's past.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Ultimate Quest
- Author credits: Annas, Hal
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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