02282cam a22003493u 4500 30170 UtSlPG 20260610133704.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Winterbotham, R. R. (Russell Robert), 1904-1971 Lonesome Hearts 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 If Worlds of Science Fiction July 1954. Release date is 2009-10-04 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Lonesome Hearts" by R. R. Winterbotham is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The story explores themes of love, existence, and the transition between life forms on a different planet, telling the tale of an alien being's journey in search of his beloved. Through a blend of whimsical imagination and reflective philosophy, it delves into the complex nature of relationships and identity in a cosmic context. The narrative follows Yljm, an alien character whose life intertwines with Mjly, a celestial being. As their world faces ecological collapse, Mjly sets out to another planet, Earth, which holds promise and sustenance. Following a long absence, Yljm resolves to find her, only to discover that Mjly has transformed into microbial life, signifying the beginnings of animal life on Earth. The story concludes with Yljm resigning to a lonesome existence while reflecting on the nature of love and life, marking a poignant commentary on the cyclical nature of existence and the loneliness inherent in individuality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction July 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30170 71017 71017