"Abbr." by Frank Riley is a science fiction tale that follows Walther Von Koenigsburg, a rich colonist from Andromeda, as he journeys to Earth, the fabled home of his ancestors. Expecting a cultural paradise, Walther is shocked to find Earth transformed by a culture obsessed with extreme brevity, where art and literature are condensed beyond recognition, leading him to question his dream of immersing himself in Earth's rich heritage. Beginning with Walther’s enthusiastic arrival on an Earth shuttle, his excitement wanes as he faces the challenges of a new language and culture, especially upon seeing the extremely condensed versions of art and literature. Undeterred by Earth's obsession with quick entertainment over profoundness, Walther sets out to save history’s original art and literature before it is lost forever, beginning a battle to preserve culture against societal change.
Abbr.
By Frank Riley
A wealthy traveler's dream of exploring Earth's cultural treasures turns into a mission to rescue them from a society obsessed with extreme brevity.
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About the AuthorFrank Riley (1915–1996) was the pseudonym of Frank Ryhlick, an American science fiction author best known for co-writing the novel They'd Rather Be Right, which won a Hugo Award for Best Novel during 1955. He was a syndicated travel columnist and editor for the Los Angeles Times, and editor of the Los Angeles Magazine. He also wrote advertisements for See's Candies, screenplays, short fiction such as the "Father Anton Dymek" mysteries and was a host of a radio program in the Los Angeles area.
Frank Riley (1915–1996) was the pseudonym of Frank Ryhlick, an American science fiction author best known for co-writing the novel They'd Rather Be Right, which won a Hugo Award for Best Novel during 1955. He was a syndicated travel columnist and editor for the Los Angeles Times, and editor of the Los Angeles Magazine. He also wrote advertisements for See's Candies, screenplays, short fiction such as the "Father Anton Dymek" mysteries and was a host of a radio program in the Los Angeles area.
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