Project Gutenberg 2012-12-18 Public domain in the USA. 281 Various Verschillende Various, Various Bradbury, Ray 1920 2012 Elliott, William Bradbury, Raymond Douglas Sterling, Brett Futuria Fantasia, Spring 1940 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Futuria Fantasia, Spring 1940" by Various is a science fiction magazine edited by Ray D. Bradbury, published during the early 20th century. This collection features a variety of speculative fiction short stories and essays from multiple authors, showcasing the imaginative and experimental spirit of the era. The magazine reflects the period's fascination with space, societal issues, and fantastical concepts. Within this issue, readers will encounter a diverse selection of stories, each exploring unique themes and narratives. For example, "Heil!" by Lyle Monroe presents a tense encounter between a dictator and a surgeon, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced under oppressive regimes. "The Piper," by Ron Reynolds, depicts a Martian landscape where a mysterious, exiled musician evokes a revolutionary spirit among the repressed natives, setting the stage for a dramatic clash with Earthlings. Other notable contributions include Damon Knight's quirky tale "The Itching Hour," and contemplative poetry that reflects on beauty and decay, creating a rich tapestry that captures the essence of speculative fiction in that era. Overall, this anthology is a testament to the vibrant creativity and innovation characteristic of early science fiction literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41651/41651-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction -- Periodicals Zines AP PS Text Science Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 67779 2025-08-17T03:49:01.118536 text/html 44068 2024-10-23T13:01:23 text/html 1643457 2025-08-17T03:49:04.721467 application/epub+zip 1641467 2025-08-17T03:49:02.243555 application/epub+zip 75852 2025-08-17T03:49:01.543495 application/epub+zip 1996003 2025-08-17T03:49:06.531480 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1984164 2025-08-17T03:49:03.974523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110550 2022-09-19T05:25:26.694459 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54403 2025-08-17T03:49:00.728487 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 34533 2024-10-23T13:01:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17447 2025-08-17T03:49:06.678471 application/rdf+xml 17610 2025-08-17T03:49:01.611493 image/jpeg 3357 2025-08-17T03:49:01.575516 image/jpeg 5019556 2025-08-17T03:49:01.300587 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia