Extracts from the Galactick Almanack: Music Around the Universe by Janifer

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Author Janifer, Laurence M., 1933-2002
Illustrator Martin, Don, 1931-2000
Title Extracts from the Galactick Almanack: Music Around the Universe
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Summary "Extracts from the Galactick Almanack: Music Around the Universe" by Larry M. Harris is a collection of whimsical, science fiction vignettes written in the late 1950s. The narrative explores the fascinating and bizarre realm of music across various planets in the galaxy, presenting a humorous and imaginative look at how music interacts with different civilizations and their cultures. The book employs an anthology format, blending satire and creativity with a focus on musical history in an extraterrestrial context. In this anthology, memorable characters such as Freem Freem, a child prodigy from Dubhe IV, and the controversial composer Wilrik Rotha Tik are introduced, each with their unique storylines that highlight diverse perspectives on music. The book examines the artistic and social implications of music, ranging from the emotional experiences it evokes to the absurdities surrounding its creation and appreciation. With stories of inventiveness, such as a composer who unknowingly relies on recorded sounds from mundane environments, to tragic tales where artistry leads to desperate actions, the anthology invites readers to reflect on the universal language of music, regardless of the setting. (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 Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject Musicians -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 51622
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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