Rough Translation by Jean M. Janis
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"Rough Translation" by Jean M. Janis is a science fiction narrative written in the mid-20th century. The book explores a unique linguistic challenge when Dr. Jonathan Blair, a skilled linguist, is tasked with deciphering the strange language of a man named Easton, who claims to have made contact with Martians. Central to the plot is the theme of communication across different worlds and the impact of language on understanding both others and
ourselves. The story unfolds as Jonathan struggles to grasp Easton's perplexing speech filled with unfamiliar terms and emotional connotations, which seem to defy conventional language structure. As he delves deeper into the intricacies of Easton's language, the narrative also examines Jonathan's relationships with his family, particularly his son, Richie, who innocently brings forth the concept of imaginary friends and fantastical realms. Ultimately, the linguist begins to unravel a significant message regarding overpopulation on Mars and the necessity of keeping certain truths hidden from humans. Through a blend of humor, affection, and linguistic exploration, Janis crafts a tale that not only challenges the protagonist but also leads to profound realizations about connection, identity, and the essence of communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Janis, Jean M. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hunter, Mel, 1927-2004 |
| Title | Rough Translation |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31980 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31980-3 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 339 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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