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100 1 _aMacLean, Katherine,
_d1925-2019
245 1 0 _aGames
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-27
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Robert Cicconetti, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Games" by Katherine MacLean is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative revolves around the fluidity of identity and the concept of telepathic connection between a child and a prisoner, exploring the interplay between imagination and reality. The story delves into themes of memory, wisdom, and the burdens of adulthood as experienced through the lens of a young boy's play. In the story, young Ronny immerses himself in imaginative play, pretending to be an Indian chief facing overwhelming odds. As he engages in these fantasies, he inadvertently connects with Dr. Revert Purcell, a biochemist imprisoned for withholding dangerous knowledge about bioweapons. The narrative oscillates between Ronny's innocent adventures and Purcell's dire circumstances, highlighting the contrast between childhood simplicity and adult complexities. Through their interconnected experiences, the story addresses profound ideas about legacy, the transmission of knowledge, and the potential burdens carried by future generations. Ultimately, it invites readers to reflect on the intertwining of play, memory, and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aPsychic ability -- Fiction
700 1 _aAshman, William
830 0 _aProduced from the March 1953 issue of Galaxy.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31798
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