The Altar at Midnight

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The Altar at Midnight is a science fiction short story by Cyril M. Kornbluth that explores themes of prejudice, sacrifice, and the human cost of space exploration.

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instanceOf science fiction short story
addresses stigma against those changed by space travel
author Cyril M. Kornbluth NERFINISHED
authorNationality American
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
explores ethical implications of space travel
social discrimination
firstPublicationCentury 20th century
genre science fiction
hasAuthor Cyril M. Kornbluth NERFINISHED
hasFictionalUniverseElement space exploration
space travel
hasMainTopic consequences of human prejudice
treatment of disabled or altered humans
hasMoralQuestion value of individual lives versus societal goals
hasSetting near-future Earth
spacefaring society
hasTitle The Altar at Midnight NERFINISHED
language English
literaryForm short story
literaryMovement Golden Age science fiction NERFINISHED
medium prose
narrativePerspective third-person narrative
originalLanguage English
partOf Cyril M. Kornbluth bibliography
theme human cost of space exploration
prejudice
sacrifice
workOfAuthor Cyril M. Kornbluth NERFINISHED
workType speculative fiction

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