02397cam a22003733u 4500 72030 UtSlPG 20260610134651.0 m cr n 260607r20231958utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Nolan, William F., 1928-2021 And miles to go before I sleep 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 Infinity August 1958. Release date is 2023-11-04 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "And miles to go before I sleep" by William F. Nolan is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story encapsulates a poignant exploration of obligation and sacrifice as it follows the theme of a man's last journey home after spending two decades in space. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil of a character confronting his own mortality while striving to fulfill a promise to his aging parents. In the tale, Robert Murdock, a rocket pilot, is on a one-way trip back to Earth, knowing he will not survive the descent due to a terminal illness he contracted during his space missions. As he reflects on his life and prepares for his impending death, he devises a plan to send an android in his place to comfort his parents, concealing the truth about his fate. Murdock's poignant memories of childhood and his dream of becoming a spaceman lead him to sacrifice his identity, ensuring his parents believe their son has returned when, in truth, he will sleep forever among the stars. The story raises profound questions of identity, love, and the complexities of human existence, leaving a lasting impact on the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1958 Science fiction Short stories Space travelers -- Fiction Androids -- Fiction Kluga, Richard Produced from Infinity August 1958. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72030 112756 112756