02498cam a22003733u 4500 60520 UtSlPG 20260610134409.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Farrell, Joseph The Marrying Man Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1958 Release date is 2019-10-19 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Marrying Man" by Joseph Farrell is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around the life of Pete Cooper, an interstellar engineer who navigates the complexities of love and practicality in a world where long interstellar trips drastically alter the perception of time. The book explores themes of mortality, love, and the emotional toll of a life spent in space travel, as Pete engages in a series of marriages that are often influenced by his pragmatic decisions regarding life insurance. In this tale, Pete finds himself widowed multiple times as he dedicates himself to his interstellar service, prompting him to marry a young woman named Nancy during a brief leave. Their romance flourishes amidst the challenges posed by time dilation, as Pete travels through different epochs and struggles with guilt and practicality in his decisions. As he becomes aware of the emotional ramifications of his life choices, including the impact on Nancy, the story culminates in a poignant examination of the sacrifices made in the name of duty, love, and financial security. Ultimately, the novella portrays the tension between the desire for companionship and the harsh realities of a life spent among the stars. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Time dilatation -- Fiction Space travelers -- Fiction Spouses -- Fiction Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60520 101346 101346