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Little Fuzzy

Little Fuzzy

Beam Piper, H.

Paperback

Science Fiction

ISBN10: 9374121360
ISBN13: 9789374121368
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 24 2026
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the wild, uncharted forests of planet Zarathustra, a simple act of kindness unravels humanity's most profound questions: what does it mean to be sapient, and who decides? When an interstellar prospector stumbles upon a gentle, golden-furred alien species, the fragile boundary between discovery and exploitation is tested to its limits. Set against the backdrop of a booming corporate colony, this science fiction novel plunges readers into a gripping courtroom drama where the fate of an entire species hangs in the balance. The ethical dilemmas faced by those who encounter the Fuzzies-creatures whose intelligence blurs the line between animal and person-echo with urgency in our own age of technological and ecological reckoning. First published in the early 1960s, this landmark work is celebrated for its deft blend of libertarian themes and keen social insight, capturing the anxieties and aspirations of a generation poised on the brink of the space age. The sapience debate at its heart remains as vital today as when it first challenged readers to reconsider the consequences of corporate exploitation and the responsibilities that come with discovery. Its influence endures in the science fiction canon, not least as the foundation for its acclaimed Fuzzy Sapiens sequel and ongoing conversations about personhood and justice. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are drawn by the classic allure of 1960s science fiction or the timeless struggle between profit and principle, this novel invites you to witness a pivotal moment in speculative literature-where the smallest beings provoke the greatest questions.

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