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The Beautiful People

Charles Beaumont

The Beautiful People

The Beautiful People

Charles Beaumont

Science-Fiction & Fantasy

The Beautiful People is a collection of science fiction short stories by Charles Beaumont, written in the mid-20th century. The narrative centers on Mary Cuberle, an 18-year-old girl who resists societal pressures to undergo a physical transformation for beauty. Set in a dystopian world where conformity is enforced, the story explores themes of identity and the conflict between individuality and societal expectations. Notably, this story inspired a classic episode of 'The Twilight Zone.'

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A thought-provoking collection of science fiction stories written during the mid-20th century. The book delves into them...

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Mary was a misfit. She didn't want to be beautiful. And she wasted time doing mad things--like eating and sleeping...Thi...

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