02274cam a22003613u 4500 70145 UtSlPG 20260610134625.0 m cr n 260607r20231960utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stamm, Claus The marrying monster Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Fantastic Universe March 1960 Release date is 2023-02-26 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Marrying Monster" by Claus Stamm is a whimsical short story that was likely written in the mid-20th century. This primarily humorous tale intertwines elements of fantasy and folklore as it explores themes of marriage and societal expectations. The narrative centers around Goro, a cooper who, lamenting the loss of his deceased wife, finds himself married to a strange and gluttonous creature from the mountains called a yamam'ba. The story follows Goro's comedic misadventures after he unknowingly marries the monstrous yamam'ba, who possesses an insatiable appetite and an unusual means of consuming food. As Goro grapples with the realities of his unconventional marriage, he discovers his new wife's peculiarities, eventually leading to a humorous confrontation. The burgeoning chaos culminates in Goro's escape, as he cleverly evades being eaten by the yamam'ba. Ultimately, this tale cleverly juxtaposes humor with deeper themes about companionship and the nature of love, leaving readers chuckling at Goro’s misfortune and the bizarre nature of his 'marriage.' (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Great American Publications, Inc., 1960 Science fiction Short stories Horror tales Spouses -- Fiction Produced from Fantastic Universe March 1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70145 110890 110890