Office call by Charles E. Fritch

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Author Fritch, Charles E., 1927-2012
Title Office call
Original Publication New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954.
Note Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Office Call" by Charles E. Fritch is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around Dr. Rawlings, a psychiatrist, and his encounters with peculiar patients that challenge his understanding of reality and sanity. The primary topic delves into themes of mental instability, alternate realities, and the implications of advanced scientific theories in a way that intertwines psychological insight with a touch of the fantastical. In the story, Dr. Rawlings is visited by Charles T. Moore, a theoretical mathematician who believes he has discovered a way to access alternate universes through his theories on space and time. After sharing an astounding account of how he inadvertently brought a woman from Mars into his life, Moore seeks Rawlings' help in regaining his control over this phenomenon. The tale unfolds as Dr. Rawlings grapples with the reality of Moore's experiences while dealing with his own frustrations and fantasies, including thoughts of a much-coveted chicken farm. The story culminates in a twist that leaves the psychiatrist questioning the nature of his own reality, highlighting the thin line between madness and genius in a world where the extraordinary could easily seep into the mundane. (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 Psychiatrists -- Fiction
Subject Mathematicians -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 74287
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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