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_aRobinson, Frank M., _d1926-2014 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Worlds of Joe Shannon |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1954. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-06-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Worlds of Joe Shannon" by Frank M. Robinson is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story explores the concept of alternate realities and how individuals might escape their dissatisfaction with life. The central topic revolves around a character named Joe Shannon, who creates a machine called the "Paradise booth," allowing people to choose and enter idealized worlds that cater to their dreams and desires. The narrative follows Joe Shannon, a brilliant electronics engineer, who feels that many people are unhappy in their current lives. To address this, he invents the Paradise booth, which transports individuals to their desired reality. Initially met with skepticism, the booths begin to attract users seeking an escape. However, as more townsfolk disappear into their perfect worlds, Joe and his friend Harry discover the troubling consequences of this invention. The story culminates in Joe's realization that the world’s discontent is universal, prompting a decision to seek his own paradise, ultimately leaving behind the empty town of Fremont. Through its exploration of dreams, reality, and the consequences of escapism, the novella raises important questions about the nature of happiness and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
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_aOrban, Paul, _d1896-1974 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction March 1954. | |
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