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| 100 | 1 | _aO'Keefe, John | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAs Long As You Wish |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Astounding Science Fiction, June, 1955. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-01-02 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"As Long As You Wish" by John O'Keefe is a science fiction short story that was written during the mid-20th century. The narrative introduces a philosophical exploration of time and perception through the lens of a mysterious spherical object discovered by archeologists. The book delves into the themes of language, meaning, and the implications of circular time systems, posing profound questions about reality and how we interpret information. The story revolves around Charles J. Fisher, a professor of philosophy, who grapples with the surreal experience of encountering a sphere that projects unfamiliar characters. These characters seem to contain an intrinsic meaning that challenges traditional notions of language and communication. Fisher finds himself attempting to decode the projections, leading him down a path of existential inquiry that might threaten his sanity. The narrative intricately weaves philosophical musings with science fiction elements, ultimately suggesting that the nature of understanding and meaning may be more complex than it appears, alluding to the cyclical loops of time and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aPsychological fiction | ||
| 653 | _aTime travel -- Fiction | ||
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_aVan Dongen, H. R., _d1920-2010 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Astounding Science Fiction, June, 1955. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24121 |
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