Say "Hello" for Me by Frank W. Coggins
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"Say 'Hello' for Me" by Frank W. Coggins is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around Professor Pettibone, an astronaut who has spent twenty long years alone on Mars after a failed space expedition. The primary topic of the book explores themes of isolation, survival, and the emotional journey of a man waiting for rescue, embodying a profound sense of hope even in the face
of overwhelming solitude. The story begins with Professor Pettibone engaged in his daily rituals, polishing his ship and reciting comforting phrases to maintain a connection with Earth. When a rescue ship finally arrives, the professor’s anticipation is met with the bemusement of the spacemen who find him after so many years. Despite the offer to return home, Pettibone chooses to remain on Mars, reflecting on how his time there has transformed him physically and emotionally. The story culminates with the professor waving goodbye to his rescuers, expressing a bittersweet contentment in his solitude, as he once again resumes his routine, reminding readers of the complexities of human desire, belonging, and peace with one's chosen fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Coggins, Frank W. |
|---|---|
| Title | Say "Hello" for Me |
| Series Title | Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction May 1953. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30382 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30382-6 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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