02683cam a22003613u 4500 72174 UtSlPG 20260610134653.0 m cr n 260607r20231956utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Aycock, Roger D., 1914-2004 Travelogue 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 December 1956. Release date is 2023-11-19 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Travelogue" by Roger D. Aycock is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the life of Wesley Filburn, a shy and introspective man who unexpectedly embarks on an adventure that introduces him to extraordinary worlds beyond his mundane existence. The novella explores themes of exploration, fantasy, and the yearning for connection, as it entwines the protagonist's journey into a magical dimension with his personal struggles. In this tale, Wesley's quiet life transforms when he saves a tiny, otherworldly child named Mitsik from drowning. This encounter leads Wesley into a fantastical realm where he meets her parents, Clelling and Herif, who are galactic travel agents. They offer Wesley a chance to explore extraordinary planets, igniting his imagination and creativity as a writer. As he delves deeper into this newfound world, he struggles with his everyday responsibilities, familial obligations, and societal expectations, particularly regarding marriage to Miriam Harrell, who represents stability and convention. Ultimately, the allure of the extraordinary pulls Wesley away from what is expected of him, presenting a conflict between adventure and duty that culminates in his decisive departure to a place referred to as Sonimuira. The novella concludes on an open-ended note, leaving readers to ponder the choices we make between mundane existence and the call of adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1956 Science fiction Short stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Science fiction -- Authorship -- Fiction Produced from Fantastic Universe December 1956. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72174 112900 112900