The Sixth Day and Other Tales

The Sixth Day and Other Tales, written by Primo Levi, is a collection of short stories, originally published in Storie naturali and Vizio di forma. Unlike the author's earlier and better-known works, these stories may be considered science fiction. A doctor collects the scents of past places and events. Are humans trapped in the pupal stage? If so what happens when they pupate? NATCA’s Mr Simpson shows off the Mimer. Like the replicator from Star Trek, anything can be reproduced. Tapeworms communicate through patterns on their bodies. They are aware they live inside us. Gilberto... duplicates his wife. But the two Emmas slowly develop as different women. The drug turns pain into pleasure. The consequence? People will hurt themselves. Peter defrosts Patricia regularly. Sometimes for special events, sometimes for her regular checkups. But also sometimes for his own reasons. Patricia has been in the deep freeze for over a hundred years, but can stand it no more. She recruits Baldur to help her escape. A NATCA device for the objective measurement of beauty. But does it work? Of course it can be made to show the owner is beautiful.
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