"C'Mell" is a science fiction novel written by Cordwainer Smith, set in a distant future where humans coexist with genetically engineered beings known as Instrumentality of Mankind. The story follows a unique character named C'Mell, who is a pseudomorph, a type of creature that possesses both human and animal traits. The narrative explores themes of identity, love, and the complexities of social hierarchies. C'Mell's journey highlights the struggles of those who exist on the fringes of society, as well as the deep connections that can form between different beings, regardless of their origins.