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_aSohl, Jerry, _d1913-2002 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aBrknk's Bounty |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1955. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-04-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Brknk's Bounty" by Jerry Sohl is a science fiction novella originally published in the early 1950s. The story follows Larry Weaver, a disgraced newspaper writer who, after losing his job, encounters a small, furry alien named Trlk. The narrative explores themes of creativity, self-discovery, and the complexities of human-alien interaction, as Trlk utilizes Larry to express his literary ambitions, catalyzing a change in both their lives. The plot revolves around Larry's unexpected partnership with Trlk, which leads to a series of humorous and surprising events. After struggling to find success as a writer, Larry learns from Trlk about a life filled with wild adventures and unconventional ideas. Their collaboration ultimately attracts the attention of other quirky aliens who bestow upon Larry a peculiar gift—growing a tail. This unexpected transformation shifts Larry's perspective on fulfillment and success, all while highlighting his newfound acceptance of circus life. The story cleverly blends elements of humor and whimsy with poignant commentary on individuality and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aKossin, Sandy | |
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction January 1955. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31964 |
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