# Mortality and Legacy in Short Fiction

> Theme guide for Short Fiction by Harry Harrison.

Brent's impending death, the old scientist Abravanel's frailty, and the astronaut's fatal accident all underscore the fragility of life and the desire to leave something lasting behind.

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