The story is set in the distant future and follows two scientists, Harl and Ellen, who must choose between love and their work. Harl decides to leave Earth on a long and dangerous journey through space, while Ellen stays behind to change human thinking. Because of time and distance, they cannot be together. When Harl finally returns, he finds that Ellen is gone and the world has changed dramatically. The story explores themes of sacrifice, time, and the cost of scientific ambition. This science-fiction narrative by John Christopher contrasts two very different scientific projects and the personal sacrifices demanded by each. Harl's long space journey separates him from the life he might have shared with Ellen, while her work seeks to transform human intelligence on Earth. The enormous passage of time means that his return cannot simply restore the past. Their choices raise questions about progress, love, ambition and whether scientific achievement compensates for losing familiar human relationships.

Chỉ số ISBN:	9780194229838
Mã ngôn ngữ:	eng
Chỉ số phân loại:	428.6
Tác giả:	Christopher, John
Thông tin nhan đề:	Return to Earth
Xuẩt bản,phát hành:	TayBanNha. O.U.P 2000
Mô tả vật lý:	56p.
Từ khóa:	Tiếng Anh. Truyện Return to Earth

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