The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks

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Author Wicks, Robert
Title The Quantum Jump
Series Title Published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories, October 1958.
Note Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Quantum Jump" by Robert Wicks is a science fiction novella published in 1958. The story is set in a futuristic context where space exploration is at the forefront of human endeavor. It explores themes of technological advancement and the implications of time dilation during interstellar travel, particularly focusing on the notion of a "quantum jump" as a major leap in space travel capabilities. The narrative follows Captain Brandon, an astronaut on a mission to explore the planet Sirius Three. After his ship malfunctions, he is forced to eject and crash-lands on the planet. As he struggles for survival, Brandon grapples with the harsh realities of being stranded in an alien environment. Meanwhile, back on his spaceship, Colonel Towers obsessively pursues his goal of being the first to set foot on another solar system, seemingly oblivious to the fate of his crew member. Through a series of unexpected events, Brandon discovers that significant technological advancements have occurred in the thirteen years since he left Earth. Ultimately, he encounters fellow explorers who reveal that while he experienced only a few years of travel, civilization on Earth has advanced immensely, hinting at the irony of his predicament and the true meaning of a quantum leap. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Science fiction, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 24418
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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