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Short Story

Progeny

1954

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A new father returns from space eager to meet his son, only to find that robots are entrusted with every aspect of child-rearing. His wish for a personal bond conflicts with a system designed to eliminate human influence.

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Work history

  1. no later than Nov 3, 1952

    Composition: no later than Nov 3, 1952

    Latest supported composition boundary based on agency receipt evidence.

    Medium confidence
  2. Nov 3, 1952

    Received by Scott Meredith Literary Agency

    Nov 3, 1952

  3. Nov 1954

    First published Nov 1954

    If