Simak, Clifford D. 1904-1988 creator Ingels, Graham 1915-1991 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mr. Meek Plays Polo" by Clifford D. Simak is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Oliver Meek, an unassuming bookkeeper who finds himself caught in a series of surreal events involving space, eccentric characters, and an unusual game of polo. The narrative explores themes of identity, the unpredictable nature of life in space, and the quest for meaning in a chaotic universe. In this engaging tale, Meek is reluctantly thrust into a space polo match that carries the weight of a longstanding feud between rival factions known as the "ring rats." As he navigates the chaos of the game, Meek must contend with the absurdity of his situation, especially as he becomes the unwitting coach of a team filled with colorful characters. The narrative unfolds with moments of humor, tension, and unexpected revelations, particularly concerning the mysterious "educated bugs" that inhabit the rock where Meek discovers he can study mathematical equations through games the bugs play. Ultimately, Meek's journey becomes one of self-discovery, as he transforms from a meek bookkeeper into an unexpected hero, showcasing the unpredictability of life and the hidden depths within all individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-09-05 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Adventure stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Space travelers -- Fiction Asteroids -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63130 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63130 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134444.0 63130