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100 1 _aFritch, Charles E.,
_d1927-2012
245 1 0 _aEscape Mechanism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, April 1955
500 _aRelease date is 2019-03-30
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Escape Mechanism" by Charles E. Fritch is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. Set in a futuristic world, the narrative explores themes of escape from reality and self-discovery through the character of Abby Martin, who grapples with her dreams and the implications of her past. The story delves into the emotional landscape of loneliness and the search for connection in a mechanically governed society. The plot centers around Abby Martin, a guardian to her niece Linda, who often reflects on her life and the challenges of navigating a world dominated by technology and superficial relationships. As Abby experiences vivid dreams related to an amoeba creature from Venus, her life becomes entangled with themes of isolation, motherhood, and the consequences of her choices. The arrival of Dr. Gower, a medical professional with whom Abby has a complicated relationship, forces her to confront painful truths about her past, including the possibility that Linda is her biological daughter. Ultimately, the story culminates in Abby's struggle for self-acceptance and the meaning of true escape, revealing that often the most significant journey is within oneself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aSingle women -- Fiction
653 _aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction
653 _aTelepathy -- Fiction
653 _aPsychic ability -- Fiction
700 1 _aOrban, Paul,
_d1896-1974
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, April 1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59157
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