Traumerei by Charles Beaumont

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Author Beaumont, Charles, 1929-1967
Illustrator Remington
Title Traumerei
Original Publication United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1955.
Note Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "Traumerei" by Charles Beaumont is a short story published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the early 1950s, featured in the magazine "Infinity Science Fiction." The narrative explores themes of existential dread and the nature of reality, questioning the line between dreams and wakefulness. The story centers around Henry Ritchie, a criminal lawyer, and his friend Max Kaplan as they discuss the impending execution of a convicted murderer. As they anticipate the midnight hour, they delve into a bizarre philosophical conversation about the nature of dreams and existence. The murderer claims that his execution will result in the end of the world, suggesting that everyone else exists only within his dream. This provocative idea unsettles both men as they grapple with its implication, leading to a chilling climax where the reader is left questioning the reality of their circumstances and the nature of fear. The narrative culminates in a surreal moment that ties the concepts of dreaming and waking into a haunting conclusion, encapsulating Beaumont's talent for blending the macabre with deeper philosophical inquiry. (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 Executions and executioners -- Fiction
Subject Dreams -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 67341
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 7, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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