After Some Tomorrow

Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 29K words
Chapters: 3

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.After Some Tomorrow by Mack ReynoldsAuthor: Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: May 15, 2019

Editor's review

After Some Tomorrow is a science fiction work by Mack Reynolds published in Project Gutenberg and classified under American and Canadian literature. Reynolds is known for social speculation, and this piece continues his interest in future social structures, developing character situations through speculative settings and prompting reflection on institutions and individual choice. As a public-domain electronic text, its value lies in giving readers zero-cost access to the mid-twentieth-century American science fiction magazine tradition of short and novella-length fiction. When reading, note how the author builds a world within limited space and how technological premises serve social issues rather than mere spectacle. It works well as an introductory science fiction read or as a supplementary title for thematic reading, and as reference for readers studying the relationship between genre fiction and social speculation.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy mid-twentieth-century American science fiction
Science fiction fans interested in social speculation and institutional issues
Readers who want low-cost access to public-domain science fiction texts
Researchers doing thematic reading and comparison in genre literature

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer hard science fiction with technical detail and grand settings
Readers who read only contemporary new works and have no interest in older science fiction
Readers seeking a full-length novel experience

Reading tips

Read the opening setup first, noting how the author establishes the future social background in few words.
After finishing, revisit the characters' choices and trace the causal chain between social institutions and individual fate.
Compare with contemporaneous American science fiction short stories to see common approaches to social speculation.
Since it is a public-domain electronic text, adjust font size and line spacing in your reader to reduce eye strain.

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FAQ

What kind of science fiction is this book?

It is closer to social-speculative science fiction, with emphasis not on hard technical description but on how future social structures and institutions affect characters. Focus on the social issues behind the setting rather than expecting technological spectacle.

Can I read this without having read other works by Mack Reynolds?

Yes. This is a standalone work that does not depend on prior background. Familiarity with the mid-twentieth-century American science fiction magazine short-story tradition will help you grasp the narrative pace and thematic interests.

How can I ensure a good reading experience with a public-domain electronic text?

The text is released by Project Gutenberg as a free public-domain resource, formatted mainly as plain text. Use a reader that supports font-size adjustment, and watch for punctuation differences that may arise from scan transcription.

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About the author

Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983 Author

Mack Reynolds (1917–1983) was an American science fiction writer, born Dallas McCord Reynolds. Because public information is limited, no speculation is made here about his early life or education. The collection holds twenty-five of his works, including I’m a Stranger Here Myself, The Common Man, Happy Ending, Dogfight—1973, Black Man’s Burden, Off Course, Summit, and Ultima Thule. These titles suggest that he excelled at short stories and novellas, often addressing social issues, race relations, political conflict, and future warfare. His titles are frequently blunt and ironic, his narratives tight, and he makes effective use of suspense and reversal to discuss real-world problems within the framework of popular science fiction. His work appeared mainly in mid-twentieth-century science fiction magazines and has had some influence on later socially engaged science fiction.