Ticket to the Stars by Raymond E. Banks
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"Ticket to the Stars" by Raymond E. Banks is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of idealism and the human experience in the face of the unknown, particularly through the lens of deep space travel and the implications of meeting one's ideal companion. With its vivid imagery and thought-provoking narrative, the book examines the psychological toll of venturing into the cosmos and the emotional struggles
that come with seeking perfection. The narrative follows Al Hall, who is driven by a deep curiosity about why his friend Kelly has changed after encountering an Ideal—a beautiful woman from deep space who embodies one's perfect partner. As Al navigates his own desire to understand the allure of the Stardust Overdrive, the spacecraft that connects Earth to these Ideals, he grapples with the consequences of desire and idealization. Ultimately, Al realizes that chasing an idealized existence can lead to personal ruin, as he witnesses Kelly's internal struggle, the tragic fate of those lost to Ideals, and his own reflections on love and reality. The culmination of his journey leads him to a profound understanding of what it means to maintain authenticity in relationships versus an enticing fantasy, ultimately choosing to return to his real wife and the complexities of earthly life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Banks, Raymond E., 1918-1996 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ticket to the Stars |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy February 1954 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Interstellar travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space travelers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66245 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66245-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 355 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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