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Picture Bride

Picture Bride

Joseph Samachson

1953

Picture Bride is a science fiction short story by Joseph Samachson, first published in 1953. It tells the tale of Perry, a man who falls in love with a woman from a thousand years in the future through a time-contact machine. The story explores themes of love across time and the challenges of connecting with someone from a distant future, culminating in a dramatic incident that hints at the profound bond between the two lovers. This narrative reflects the mid-20th century fascination with time travel and the complexities of human relationships.

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A science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative centers around the unusual love story betwe...

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The term picture bride refers to the practice in the early 20th century of immigrant workers (chiefly Japanese, Okinawan...

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Picture Bride by Samachson, Joseph, 1906-1980; Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 [Illustrator] "Rediscover This Timeless Classic...

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