“Estragon: We Always Find Something, Eh Didi, to Give Us ...

“Estragon: We always find something, eh Didi, to give us the impression we exist?Vladimir: Yes, yes, we're magicians.”― Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot

The Price of Oranges Nancy Kress1989

The Plain Facts

1. Length:24 Pages
2. Genre:Science Fiction
3. Category:Time Travel in the Era of New Wave Science Fiction (Hard Core Science Fiction)
4. Characters:  Harry, Jackie, Manny, Robert Gernshon
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5. Setting
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• New York

Time From Time To

19371989

Culture Clash

• 1937 Man vs. 1989 Man.

So, what's It About Man?

First Words

"I'M Worried about my granddaughter," Harry Kramer said, passing half of his sandwich to Manny Feldmann.

Last Words

"Enjoy," Harry said. "It cost me ninety-two cents."

Favorite Quote

1. He imagined Barbara's life as a large roulette wheel like the ones on T.V., little silver men bouncing in and out of red and black pockets.
2. For her it was so real that it was natural weather, unexpected maybe, but not strange, out of place, not out of time.

What I Loved About the Story

• The use of the metaphor where did all of the Cowboys go! And the twist on love here.  This story also used the play waiting for Godot as a basis for telling a story. 

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Words Defined:

worddefinition

theosophyReligious philosophy or speculation about the nature of the soul based on mystical insight into the nature of God.

Where to Find This Story

1. The Best Time Travel Stories of the 20th Century