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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aLeiber, Fritz,
_d1910-1992
245 1 2 _aA Hitch in Space
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 Worlds of Tomorrow, August 1963.
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-13
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Hitch in Space" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction short story written during the early to mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around an odd psychological phenomenon experienced by Jeff Bogart, a space guard, who develops an imaginary companion that turns out to be his partner, Joe Hansen. This story explores themes of identity, companionship, and the effects of isolation in a humorous yet thought-provoking manner. The plot follows Joe Hansen as he works with Jeff on a seemingly routine mission in space. As Jeff converses with his imaginary alter ego, Joseph, Joe finds himself both bemused and troubled by the dynamics of Jeff's perception of him. As the mission progresses, things take a dramatic turn when Jeff inadvertently leaves Joe behind during a critical operation. Joe's desperate attempts to reconnect with Jeff while grappling with his thoughts provide insight into his character and the complexities of human relationships. Ultimately, the story delves into how perception shapes reality and the sometimes humorous consequences of one's mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aSpace flight -- Fiction
700 1 _aDember, Sol,
_d1922-2011
700 1 _aMorrow, Gray,
_d1934-2001
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of Tomorrow, August 1963.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53042
999 _c93876
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