And miles to go before I sleep by William F. Nolan

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Author Nolan, William F., 1928-2021
Illustrator Kluga, Richard
Title And miles to go before I sleep
Original Publication New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1958.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "And miles to go before I sleep" by William F. Nolan is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story encapsulates a poignant exploration of obligation and sacrifice as it follows the theme of a man's last journey home after spending two decades in space. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil of a character confronting his own mortality while striving to fulfill a promise to his aging parents. In the tale, Robert Murdock, a rocket pilot, is on a one-way trip back to Earth, knowing he will not survive the descent due to a terminal illness he contracted during his space missions. As he reflects on his life and prepares for his impending death, he devises a plan to send an android in his place to comfort his parents, concealing the truth about his fate. Murdock's poignant memories of childhood and his dream of becoming a spaceman lead him to sacrifice his identity, ensuring his parents believe their son has returned when, in truth, he will sleep forever among the stars. The story raises profound questions of identity, love, and the complexities of human existence, leaving a lasting impact on the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Space travelers -- Fiction
Subject Androids -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72030
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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