Alan Turing's Long-Lost Love Story Rediscovered in Archive
Turing's short story reveals unknown aspects of his personality.
1Unknown Aspects of Alan Turing
Alan Turing is known as the father of modern computer science, but his life ended tragically. Sarah Dillon from the University of Cambridge examined a short story written by Turing and revealed a different side of him.
2The Story of Pryce's Buoy
Turing's short story 'Pryce's Buoy' was written in 1952-1953. The story revolves around a potential sexual encounter between characters Ron Miller and Alec Pryce. Pryce represents Turing himself.
3The Content of the Story
The story begins with the two characters evaluating each other in a park. Ron Miller interprets Pryce's glances, while Pryce considers Miller's appeal. The story masterfully handles sexual tension.
4The Story's Abrupt End
The story ends abruptly on the sixth page. It's unclear what Ron will do. It's thought that Turing's mother may have censored the story, leading to its incomplete state.
5Influence of Angus Wilson
Turing's writing style was heavily influenced by Angus Wilson's novel 'Hemlock and After'. Dillon notes that Turing 'copied' Wilson's work, but this was part of the creative writing process.
6Turing's Creativity
Pryce's Buoy reveals Turing's creative and playful side. The story shows Turing's effort to make sense of himself and the world. Dillon emphasizes that literature was a powerful tool for Turing.
Original article: Popular Science — Alan Turing'in Kayıp Aşk Hikayesi Arşivde Bulundu