'Mid Pleasures and Palaces
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- English learners who want to do extensive reading of English originals and improve their language sense
- Literature enthusiasts interested in mid-twentieth-century American popular fiction
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About the author
James McKimmey (1923–2011) was an American writer known mainly for short fiction; public information about him is limited. Seven of his works are held in the collection, including Confidence Game, Pipe of Peace, The Eyes Have It, Celebrity, 'Mid Pleasures and Palaces, George Loves Gistla and Planet of Dreams. Most are science fiction and suspense, often shelved under inspirational growth. His stories are concise, building suspense from everyday situations and often ending with a twist; his characters make choices under pressure, revealing a gentle examination of human nature and fate. These works appeared mostly in mid-twentieth-century popular magazines and, though not mainstream classics, have kept a steady readership through their tight structure and readability, offering samples for the study of genre fiction of the period.
