02311cam a22003373u 4500 28550 UtSlPG 20260610133642.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Moore, C. L. (Catherine Lucile), 1911-1987 Song in a Minor Key Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Fantastic Universe January 1957. Release date is 2009-04-10 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Song in a Minor Key" by C. L. Moore is a science fiction vignette written in the mid-20th century. The story follows the introspective journey of Northwest Smith, a spacefaring outlaw reflecting on his past while lying peacefully on Earth. This piece captures themes of nostalgia, loss, and the implications of a life filled with rebellion against societal norms. In the narrative, Northwest Smith experiences a rare moment of tranquility amidst the memories of his tumultuous life. He recalls the Earth he has been exiled from, a place heavy with unfulfilled dreams and memories of a lost girl with honey-colored hair. As he grapples with the memories of his youthful indiscretions and the pivotal moment that irrevocably altered his life, he recognizes a fundamental flaw in his character that led him down a path of violence. Ultimately, Smith confronts the inevitability of his past actions and their consequences, affirming that even if he could relive his life, he would still be bound to the same fate. The vignette ends with him acknowledging his exile and settling back into the fleeting moment of peace, emphasizing the poignancy of his reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Produced from Fantastic Universe January 1957. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28550 69458 69458