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100 1 _aWinterbotham, R. R.
_q(Russell Robert),
_d1904-1971
245 1 0 _aLonesome Hearts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from If Worlds of Science Fiction July 1954.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-04
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Lonesome Hearts" by R. R. Winterbotham is a science fiction novella written during the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The story explores themes of love, existence, and the transition between life forms on a different planet, telling the tale of an alien being's journey in search of his beloved. Through a blend of whimsical imagination and reflective philosophy, it delves into the complex nature of relationships and identity in a cosmic context. The narrative follows Yljm, an alien character whose life intertwines with Mjly, a celestial being. As their world faces ecological collapse, Mjly sets out to another planet, Earth, which holds promise and sustenance. Following a long absence, Yljm resolves to find her, only to discover that Mjly has transformed into microbial life, signifying the beginnings of animal life on Earth. The story concludes with Yljm resigning to a lonesome existence while reflecting on the nature of love and life, marking a poignant commentary on the cyclical nature of existence and the loneliness inherent in individuality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
700 1 _aFreas, Kelly,
_d1922-2005
830 0 _aProduced from If Worlds of Science Fiction July 1954.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30170
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