TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fisher,David E.
AU  - Francis,Dick
TI  - East in the Morning
T2  - Produced from Galaxy Magazine February 1960
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Immortality -- Fiction
KW  - Physicists -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2016-03-16; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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N2  - "East in the Morning" by David E. Fisher is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The narrative follows the life of Dr. Henry Talbot, a gifted nuclear physicist who faces the unexpected stagnation of his once-promising career. The story explores themes of aging, the thirst for recognition, and the quest for meaning in one's accomplishments, while intertwining elements of humor and reflection on the passage of time.  Throughout the novella, we see Dr. Talbot navigate a complex relationship with his professional life, moving from early aspirations of fame to a more contented existence filled with routine and alcohol. After a late-career breakthrough with his "Warped Field Theory," his validation comes too late, leading to deep introspection and eventual reinvention. The tale concludes with Talbot's dying and reincarnation as Arnold Bottal, suggesting a fresh start and the cyclical nature of life and identity. Through Talbot's journey, Fisher poignantly examines the interplay between ambition and fulfillment, alongside the realities of personal and professional legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51475
ER  -