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In "I Will Fear No Evil," Robert A. Heinlein presents a speculative exploration of identity when a dying rich old man undergoes a brain transplant into a young woman’s body. The story follows both characters as they grapple with the challenges of adapting to new bodies and learning to live together, raising questions about selfhood and the nature of consciousness.
First publish date: 1960
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Robert A. Heinlein
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