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Your Servant, Sir

    Your Servant, Sir is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy story collection by Sol Boren. Readers will find themes of robots.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Your Servant, Sir

    "Your Servant, Sir" by Sol Boren is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the complexities of human experience through the lens of an android that serves as a household companion. The book likely explores themes of human-machine relationships, idiosyncrasies in artificial intelligence, and the impact of technology on personal relationships. The story follows Raymond Golden, a frustrated husband whose well-intentioned android servant drives him to the brink. As Raymond grapples with the android's brutally honest comments and behavior that exacerbate his marital strife, he embarks on a comically desperate journey to rid himself of the mechanical aide. After several attempts to get rid of the android, including consulting a psychiatrist for androids, he ultimately faces the realization that his problems may lie deeper within himself than the machine's idiosyncrasies. In a surprising twist, Raymond manages to strike a truce with his android, leading to a humorous acceptance of their unique bond and an exploration of the imperfect companionship that technology offers.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Science fiction
    • Robots

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Your Servant, Sir?

    Your Servant, Sir was written by Sol Boren.

    What genre is Your Servant, Sir?

    It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

    Is Your Servant, Sir free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Your Servant, Sir?

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