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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBarr, Stephen
245 1 4 _aThe Back of Our Heads
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction July 1958
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-21
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Back of Our Heads" by Stephen Barr is a science fiction novella, originally published in the late 1950s. This work explores themes of identity, existence, and the nature of consciousness as it intertwines with various timelines and forms of existence. Through a narrative that oscillates between different lives and eras, it offers a profound commentary on the human experience and connection across time. The story revolves around a central character, often referred to as “she,” who traverses from life to death and back again, assuming various forms, primarily female. This character engages in dialogues regarding her experiences across different existences, covering moments from primitive times to more contemporary settings, ultimately revealing how humanity grapples with loss, understanding, and transformation. As she reflects on her past lives and the societal structures encountered, the character finds herself confronting profound questions about autonomy, the roles of women, the nature of knowledge, and the impact of one's past on the present. The dialogue-driven format facilitates a rich exploration of philosophical ideas entwined with comedic elements, providing both depth and intrigue for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
700 1 _aDillon, Diane,
_d1933-
700 1 _aDillon, Leo,
_d1933-2012
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction July 1958
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51823
999 _c92657
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