02451cam a22003493u 4500 31980 UtSlPG 20260610133729.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Janis, Jean M. Rough Translation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954. Release date is 2010-04-14 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Rough Translation" by Jean M. Janis is a science fiction narrative written in the mid-20th century. The book explores a unique linguistic challenge when Dr. Jonathan Blair, a skilled linguist, is tasked with deciphering the strange language of a man named Easton, who claims to have made contact with Martians. Central to the plot is the theme of communication across different worlds and the impact of language on understanding both others and ourselves. The story unfolds as Jonathan struggles to grasp Easton's perplexing speech filled with unfamiliar terms and emotional connotations, which seem to defy conventional language structure. As he delves deeper into the intricacies of Easton's language, the narrative also examines Jonathan's relationships with his family, particularly his son, Richie, who innocently brings forth the concept of imaginary friends and fantastical realms. Ultimately, the linguist begins to unravel a significant message regarding overpopulation on Mars and the necessity of keeping certain truths hidden from humans. Through a blend of humor, affection, and linguistic exploration, Janis crafts a tale that not only challenges the protagonist but also leads to profound realizations about connection, identity, and the essence of communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Hunter, Mel, 1927-2004 Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31980 72826 72826