Project Gutenberg 2016-04-21 Public domain in the USA. 142 Barr, Stephen Dillon, Diane 1933 Dillon, Diane Claire Sorber Dillon, Leo 1933 2012 The Back of Our Heads Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction July 1958 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Back of Our Heads" by Stephen Barr is a science fiction novella, originally published in the late 1950s. This work explores themes of identity, existence, and the nature of consciousness as it intertwines with various timelines and forms of existence. Through a narrative that oscillates between different lives and eras, it offers a profound commentary on the human experience and connection across time. The story revolves around a central character, often referred to as “she,” who traverses from life to death and back again, assuming various forms, primarily female. This character engages in dialogues regarding her experiences across different existences, covering moments from primitive times to more contemporary settings, ultimately revealing how humanity grapples with loss, understanding, and transformation. As she reflects on her past lives and the societal structures encountered, the character finds herself confronting profound questions about autonomy, the roles of women, the nature of knowledge, and the impact of one's past on the present. The dialogue-driven format facilitates a rich exploration of philosophical ideas entwined with comedic elements, providing both depth and intrigue for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction PS Text Science Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 113505 2025-07-20T15:17:49.346170 text/html 91186 2024-10-23T00:22:42 text/html 333919 2025-07-20T15:17:51.731165 application/epub+zip 334345 2025-07-20T15:17:49.826194 application/epub+zip 108496 2025-07-20T15:17:49.595162 application/epub+zip 386781 2025-07-20T15:17:53.295172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383506 2025-07-20T15:17:51.509158 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158213 2022-09-23T15:40:16.712333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105504 2025-07-20T15:17:49.132165 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 85717 2024-10-23T00:22:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17220 2025-07-20T15:17:53.423153 application/rdf+xml 24125 2025-07-20T15:17:49.666165 image/jpeg 4110 2025-07-20T15:17:49.631164 image/jpeg 303427 2025-07-20T15:17:49.365188 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