The band played on by C. Shook
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About this eBook
| Author | Shook, C. |
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| Illustrator | Bok, Hannes, 1914-1964 |
| Title | The band played on |
| Original Publication | United States: Fictioneers, Inc.,1942. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. |
| Summary | "The Band Played On" by C. Shook is a science fiction story published in the early 1940s, originally featured in "Astonishing Stories." This narrative follows a jazz musician, McRae, who unexpectedly finds himself transported to a bizarre world after a performance. The book's central theme revolves around the intersection of music and fantastical adventure, exploring how creativity can transcend dimensions. In the story, McRae, while playing the trombone at a local bar, suddenly experiences a strange phenomenon that catapults him into a vivid realm where the grass is purple, and the inhabitants resemble anthropomorphic ducks. He is initially captured by these creatures but gradually gains their trust and becomes integrated into their society, sharing his love of music. As he adapts to this unusual environment, the peace is disrupted by a dangerous enemy, the animal men. Ultimately, through an intense crescendo on his trombone, McRae unlocks a path back to his dimension, realizing the power of music not only as a form of expression but also as a bridge between worlds. Returning to reality, he grapples with the profound experience and its implications, both on a personal level and for the art he cherishes. (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 | Time travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Musicians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fourth dimension -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68598 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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