The Air of Castor Oil by Jim Harmon

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Author Harmon, Jim, 1933-2010
Illustrator Walker
Title The Air of Castor Oil
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary "The Air of Castor Oil" by Jim Harmon is a science fiction novella published in the early 1960s. The narrative is centered around a main character who finds himself trapped in a conflict between the past and the present, highlighting themes of nostalgia and existential crisis. Through the protagonist's journey, the novella delves into the psychological effects of time travel and memory, blurring the line between reality and imagination. In the story, Hilliard Turner becomes increasingly obsessed with the world of World War I aviation, spending his time in a small bookstore that specializes in vintage air-war magazines. As Turner immerses himself in nostalgia, he begins to lose touch with reality, leading to dangerous encounters with authorities who misunderstand his intentions. This gripping tale explores Turner's struggle against a society that tries to imprison him in the present, while he longs for the experiences and memories of a past he may have never truly lived. Ultimately, as he confronts a psychiatrist who reveals the shocking truth about his condition, Turner’s journey becomes a reflection on identity and the influence of nostalgia on human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 51688
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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