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100 1 _aJanis, Jean M.
245 1 0 _aRough Translation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-04-14
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Rough Translation" by Jean M. Janis is a science fiction narrative written in the mid-20th century. The book explores a unique linguistic challenge when Dr. Jonathan Blair, a skilled linguist, is tasked with deciphering the strange language of a man named Easton, who claims to have made contact with Martians. Central to the plot is the theme of communication across different worlds and the impact of language on understanding both others and ourselves. The story unfolds as Jonathan struggles to grasp Easton's perplexing speech filled with unfamiliar terms and emotional connotations, which seem to defy conventional language structure. As he delves deeper into the intricacies of Easton's language, the narrative also examines Jonathan's relationships with his family, particularly his son, Richie, who innocently brings forth the concept of imaginary friends and fantastical realms. Ultimately, the linguist begins to unravel a significant message regarding overpopulation on Mars and the necessity of keeping certain truths hidden from humans. Through a blend of humor, affection, and linguistic exploration, Janis crafts a tale that not only challenges the protagonist but also leads to profound realizations about connection, identity, and the essence of communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
700 1 _aHunter, Mel,
_d1927-2004
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31980
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