02696cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500230015326400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032649000470036250000310040950800960044052015010053653400740203765300200211165300310213165300310216270000320219383000470222585600430227299900190231568892UtSlPG20260610134607.0mcr n260607r20221952utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCrossen, Kendell Foster,d1910-198114aThe gnome's gneiss 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Startling Stories, May 1952.  aRelease date is 2022-09-01  aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Gnome's Gneiss" by Kendell Foster Crossen is a fantasy novelet written in the early 1950s. Set against the backdrop of an increasingly anxious post-World War II America, the narrative intertwines elements of mythology with humor, exploring themes of belief and diplomacy in a whimsical world where the Little People, such as gnomes and fairies, exist alongside humans. The story primarily revolves around the protagonist, Kevan MacGreene, who finds himself entangled in a fantastical adventure following his unexpected job with Troubleshooters, Inc.  In this tale, Kevan, after receiving a draft rejection due to his admission of hearing voices, is employed by a quirky organization that resolves issues between mortals and magical beings. His first assignment leads him into the enchanting realm of the Little People, where an irate gnome named Alviss seeks revenge for a destroyed piece of his art—a gneiss he believes is vital to his honor. Alviss demands the return of Thrud, the daughter of Thor, as compensation to avert chaos that could threaten both their worlds. As Kevan navigates through various challenges, including persuading gods and resolving conflicts, he mingles with characters like Loki and finds a way to restore peace to the realm while uncovering deeper connections with his own reality. The adventure culminates in an unexpected twist, leaving Kevan with not only a fortune but a chance at romantic fulfillment as well. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Better Publications, Inc., 1952  aFantasy fiction  aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction  aIrish Americans -- Fiction1 aSchomburg, Alex,d1905-1998 0aProduced from Startling Stories, May 1952.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68892  c109696d109696