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Piper, H. Beam
1904
1964
Piper, Henry Beam
Piper, Horace Beam
Napoli, Vincent
1907
1981
Napoli, James Vincent
Time and Time Again
Produced from Astounding Science Fiction April 1947.
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"Time and Time Again" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century, specifically in the mid-1940s. It explores the concept of time travel and the possibility of altering one's past life, focusing on themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of changing history. The narrative follows the protagonist, Allan Hartley, who unexpectedly finds himself back in his childhood body during a pivotal historical moment just before a significant event in World War II. The story begins with Hartley awakening in his 13-year-old body after suffering injuries in a future war. While navigating the challenges of being a child again, he retains all the memories and knowledge of his adult life, including events yet to occur. With this unique perspective, he realizes he has the chance to influence his family's future and prevent a looming world conflict. Throughout the novel, Allan grapples with the complexities of his new existence, all while devising plans to change history for the better, including schemes to acquire wealth and political power. As he attempts to alter the course of events, the book delves into philosophical questions regarding fate and free will, making Allan's journey both a personal and a universal exploration of time's essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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