The Man from Time by Frank Belknap Long
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"The Man from Time" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story explores the psychological struggles of a man named Daring Moonson who travels through time using a sophisticated machine. It delves into the themes of fear, isolation, and the human condition, suggesting that even technological advancements cannot shield individuals from their internal conflicts. In the narrative, Daring Moonson grapples with acute "Time Fear,"
a debilitating anxiety that seizes him during his travels. Despite his innovative journey through different ages, he becomes increasingly haunted by past fears and uncertainties about his own existence and relationships. As he encounters various characters, including a troubled young couple and a writer struggling with his past failures, Moonson learns the importance of companionship and emotional connection. Ultimately, the story culminates in a realization that love and trust can overcome fear, leading him back to his wife, Rutella, who has come to reaffirm their bond and confront life's challenges together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Man from Time |
| Series Title | Produced from Fantastic Universe March 1954. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Time travel -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29418 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 287 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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