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Rastignac The Devil

Rastignac The Devil

Written by: Philip Jose Farmer
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 In a bizarre world where French colonists are bound by living skins that suppress their aggression and enforce a vegetarian lifestyle, Rastignac and his reptilian friend, Mapfarity, embark on a daring quest to embrace carnivorous instincts. Driven by a desire for power and understanding, they ignite a journey fueled by protein that leads Rastignac to forge a Philosophy of Violence. When a spaceship from Earth crashes into the ocean, the duo must confront their beliefs and put their philosophy to the ultimate test. Originally published in the May 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe Magazine, Rastignac The Devil invites listeners to explore the depths of morality and survival in an extraordinary setting. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)Copyright Science Fiction Collection Philosophy Science Fiction Social Sciences
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  • 02 - Rastignac The Devil by Philip Jos√© Farmer

    02 - Rastignac The Devil by Philip José Farmer
    Sep 25 2025
    In a bizarre world where French colonists are bound by living skins that suppress their aggression and enforce a vegetarian lifestyle, Rastignac and his reptilian friend, Mapfarity, embark on a daring quest to embrace carnivorous instincts. Driven by a desire for power and understanding, they ignite a journey fueled by protein that leads Rastignac to forge a Philosophy of Violence. When a spaceship from Earth crashes into the ocean, the duo must confront their beliefs and put their philosophy to the ultimate test. Originally published in the May 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe Magazine, Rastignac The Devil invites listeners to explore the depths of morality and survival in an extraordinary setting. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)
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    58 mins
  • 01 - Rastignac The Devil by Philip Jos√© Farmer

    01 - Rastignac The Devil by Philip José Farmer
    Sep 25 2025
    In a bizarre world where French colonists are bound by living skins that suppress their aggression and enforce a vegetarian lifestyle, Rastignac and his reptilian friend, Mapfarity, embark on a daring quest to embrace carnivorous instincts. Driven by a desire for power and understanding, they ignite a journey fueled by protein that leads Rastignac to forge a Philosophy of Violence. When a spaceship from Earth crashes into the ocean, the duo must confront their beliefs and put their philosophy to the ultimate test. Originally published in the May 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe Magazine, Rastignac The Devil invites listeners to explore the depths of morality and survival in an extraordinary setting. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)
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    1 hr and 1 min
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