02415cam a22003733u 4500 65126 UtSlPG 20260610134513.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lang, Allen Kim, 1928- An Eel by the Tail Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy April 1951 Release date is 2021-04-21 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "An Eel by the Tail" by Allen K. Lang is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative unfolds in a physics classroom where Mr. Tedder, a new teacher, aims to engage his disinterested students by demonstrating Ziegler's effect. The story explores themes of perception and reality as the classroom becomes the stage for unexpected surreal phenomena, sparked by Mr. Tedder's experiment gone awry. The plot centers around Mr. Tedder's physics demonstration, which takes an unusual turn when a strip tease dancer, Honey LaRue, materializes in the classroom. This bizarre occurrence leads to the appearance of an extraterrestrial being that shapes itself based on the thoughts of those present, revealing a unique relationship between consciousness and physical reality. As various characters grapple with the implications of this entity, they ponder its origins and potential, showcasing a blend of humor, curiosity, and scientific exploration. Ultimately, the story leaves readers contemplating the boundaries of imagination and science as Mr. Tedder reflects on the sheer unpredictability of his discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Experiments -- Fiction High school teachers -- Fiction Fuqua, Robert, 1905-1959 Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy April 1951 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65126 105949 105949