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100 1 _aMcKimmey, James,
_d1923-2011
245 1 0 _aPlanet of Dreams
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from If Worlds of Science Fiction September 1953.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-09-20
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Planet of Dreams" by James McKimmey is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The narrative presents a utopian world, referred to as the Dream Planet, where work is obsolete and the atmosphere is designed for leisure and contentment. The story explores the psychological implications of such a reality, particularly focusing on the character of Daniel Loveral, the leader who has orchestrated this seemingly perfect society. The plot revolves around Loveral's struggle to maintain order on the Dream Planet as some inhabitants, including George Atkinson, begin to resist the imposed idleness that characterizes their new life. Atkinson embodies a growing discontent among the residents, longing for the fulfillment that comes from work and productivity. As tensions escalate, Atkinson creates a handmade revolver as a symbol of rebellion against the system. Ultimately, the story culminates in a violent confrontation that shatters the illusion of paradise, leaving Loveral and his utopian dreams in ruins. The narrative raises profound questions about the nature of happiness, fulfillment, and the human spirit's inherent need for purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
700 1 _aOrban, Paul,
_d1896-1974
830 0 _aProduced from If Worlds of Science Fiction September 1953.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30045
999 _c70893
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