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_aPiper, H. Beam, _d1904-1964 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aGraveyard of Dreams |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine February 1958. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-04-03 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Tom Owens, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Graveyard of Dreams" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novel set in a future, possibly during the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the character Conn Maxwell, who returns to his home planet of Poictesme after five years of studying on Terra, only to find his hometown in decay and filled with unfulfilled hopes. The narrative explores themes of aspiration, disillusionment, and the quest for purpose in a world that has seen better days. The plot unfolds as Conn grapples with the reality of his homecoming against the backdrop of societal decline and the lingering dreams of his fellow townsfolk, who have been searching for a legendary computer referred to as the "Brain." Conn learns that this super-computer, thought to have been left behind after a devastating war, does not actually exist. He recognizes the need for tangible dreams and aspirations, rather than chasing after myths. As he engages with the townspeople and rekindles relationships, he proposes to create new industries and opportunities, igniting a vision that focuses on rebuilding and reinventing Poictesme while simultaneously addressing the expectations of its hopeful citizens. Through this journey, Piper presents a narrative about the importance of facing reality and creating a path towards a hopeful future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine February 1958. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18109 |
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