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100 1 _aGoulart, Ron,
_d1933-2022
245 1 0 _aShandy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1958
500 _aRelease date is 2019-10-28
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Shandy" by Ron Goulart is a science fiction short story published in the late 1950s. It revolves around the peculiar relationships involving a young woman named Nancy, her companion Holman, and an extraordinary pet named Shandy, who can change shapes, reflecting a blend of whimsical fantasy and unconventional themes. The likely topic of the book explores themes of identity, love, and the intricacies of companionship. In the story, Holman visits Nancy, hoping to propose, but their romance is complicated by Shandy, who shifts between forms, symbolizing both innocence and unpredictability. As the narrative unfolds, Shandy transforms from a lion to a teddy bear and even takes on the persona of a former man, showcasing his unique, shape-shifting abilities. Nancy's affection for Shandy causes tension between her and Holman, leading to humorous and poignant interactions. In the end, Nancy decides to marry Holman and leaves Shandy behind, who reverts to his teddy bear form, leaving readers to ponder the complexities of love and companionship in a world filled with peculiar beings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aCourtship -- Fiction
653 _aSpace colonies -- Fiction
653 _aPets -- Fiction
700 1 _aOrban, Paul,
_d1896-1974
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1958
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60587
999 _c101413
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