Shandy by Ron Goulart
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"Shandy" by Ron Goulart is a science fiction short story published in the late 1950s. It revolves around the peculiar relationships involving a young woman named Nancy, her companion Holman, and an extraordinary pet named Shandy, who can change shapes, reflecting a blend of whimsical fantasy and unconventional themes. The likely topic of the book explores themes of identity, love, and the intricacies of companionship. In the story, Holman visits Nancy, hoping
to propose, but their romance is complicated by Shandy, who shifts between forms, symbolizing both innocence and unpredictability. As the narrative unfolds, Shandy transforms from a lion to a teddy bear and even takes on the persona of a former man, showcasing his unique, shape-shifting abilities. Nancy's affection for Shandy causes tension between her and Holman, leading to humorous and poignant interactions. In the end, Nancy decides to marry Holman and leaves Shandy behind, who reverts to his teddy bear form, leaving readers to ponder the complexities of love and companionship in a world filled with peculiar beings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Goulart, Ron, 1933-2022 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 |
| Title | Shandy |
| Series Title | Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1958 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Courtship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60587 |
| Release Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 344 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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