02472cam a22003493u 4500 18831 UtSlPG 20260610133435.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Piper, H. Beam, 1904-1964 Time and Time Again Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Astounding Science Fiction April 1947. Release date is 2006-07-15 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Time and Time Again" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century, specifically in the mid-1940s. It explores the concept of time travel and the possibility of altering one's past life, focusing on themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of changing history. The narrative follows the protagonist, Allan Hartley, who unexpectedly finds himself back in his childhood body during a pivotal historical moment just before a significant event in World War II. The story begins with Hartley awakening in his 13-year-old body after suffering injuries in a future war. While navigating the challenges of being a child again, he retains all the memories and knowledge of his adult life, including events yet to occur. With this unique perspective, he realizes he has the chance to influence his family's future and prevent a looming world conflict. Throughout the novel, Allan grapples with the complexities of his new existence, all while devising plans to change history for the better, including schemes to acquire wealth and political power. As he attempts to alter the course of events, the book delves into philosophical questions regarding fate and free will, making Allan's journey both a personal and a universal exploration of time's essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Napoli, Vincent, 1907-1981 Produced from Astounding Science Fiction April 1947. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18831 60217 60217