02479cam a22003493u 4500 51353 UtSlPG 20260610134201.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Leiber, Fritz, 1910-1992 Dr. Kometevsky's Day Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction February 1952 Release date is 2016-03-05 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Dr. Kometevsky's Day" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction story likely written in the early 1950s. Set in a time when astronomical phenomena and extraterrestrial events threaten the stability of the solar system, the book weaves together themes of existential dread, the nature of reality, and the intricate dynamics of relationships within a polygamous family. The narrative presents a speculative exploration of the consequences of cosmic shifts, drawing on both scientific theories and human emotions. The story follows Celeste Wolver and her husband, Theodor, along with their extended family, as they grapple with mysterious disappearances of Mars' moons and a potential upheaval in the celestial order. As they investigate the phenomena linked to the predictions of the enigmatic Dr. Kometevsky, they confront their own insecurities and the fragility of their familial bonds. Themes of love, loyalty, and the search for security amidst chaos permeate the narrative, accentuated by the haunting dreams of their child, Dotty, who seems to possess a unique connection to cosmic events. As tensions escalate and the reality of their existence is challenged, the characters must face not only the imminent upheaval of their world but also the deeper meanings of their connections to each other and the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Stone, David Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction February 1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51353 92191 92191