| Author |
Kuttner, Henry, 1915-1958 |
| Author |
Moore, C. L. (Catherine Lucile), 1911-1987 |
| Illustrator |
Marchioni, M. (Marco Enrico), 1901-1987 |
| Title |
Juke-Box
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| Original Publication |
United States: Standard Magazines, Inc.,1946.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, Alex White & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"Juke-Box" by Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore is a short science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative centers around Jerry Foster, a down-on-his-luck man who finds solace in a peculiar juke-box that seems to respond to his emotional state and even influence his life circumstances. The story explores themes of love, obsession, and the potential for technology to surpass its intended function. In the tale, Jerry Foster is drowning in his troubles—financial difficulties, loneliness, and a chaotic lifestyle marked by alcohol. One fateful night, while drinking at a bar, he discovers a magical juke-box that begins dispensing coins into his hat, hinting at an extraordinary connection. As he begins to write songs inspired by this device, it becomes a muse and a source of success for him. However, as Foster learns that the juke-box may not be just a mere machine but a sentient entity possibly linked to extraterrestrial forces, the story escalates to a chilling climax where he must confront the implications of his relationship with it. Ultimately, it raises questions about dependency on technology and the nature of love and loyalty, concluding with a note of danger and uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Jukeboxes -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68107 |
| Release Date |
May 17, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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