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A Fine Day for Dying

John Martin

A Fine Day for Dying

A Fine Day for Dying

John Martin

Science, Science Fiction, Fiction

A Fine Day for Dying is a science fiction novella by John Martin, written in the early 1950s. The story satirically explores themes of death, existentialism, and the absurdity of life through the lens of a company called Nepenthe, Inc., which offers clients a planned escape from existence. The protagonist, Condemeign, navigates the implications of such a service, raising questions about the value of life and the nature of choice in the face of despair.

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