Two Timer by Fredric Brown
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| Author | Brown, Fredric, 1906-1972 |
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| Title | Two Timer |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Two Timer" by Fredric Brown is a collection of short stories written in the early 1950s, showcasing the author’s signature style of sharp, concise narratives. The book likely explores themes related to science fiction, featuring imaginative concepts such as time travel and interactions with alien life. Brown, known for his witty and thought-provoking storytelling, delivers narratives that are both intriguing and challenging. In "Two Timer," the collection features two distinctive vignettes, each offering a glimpse into different facets of speculative storytelling. The first story, "Experiment," follows Professor Johnson as he demonstrates a groundbreaking time machine that functions within a short temporal framework, raising questions about causality and paradoxes. The narrative takes an unexpected turn when the entire universe disappears, hinting at the complexities of time travel. The second story, "Sentry," plunges the reader into a gritty, alien-infested world where a soldier grapples with the harsh realities of war, reflecting on the struggle for survival against a grotesque enemy. Together, these stories encapsulate the essence of Brown's work, blending humor with existential inquiry and the human condition amidst fantastical scenarios. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29948 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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