Time is the Simplest Thing

Simak, Clifford D.

Published by Doubleday & Company

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Good. The dust jacket has some shelf wear and a few small tears. Pages are very good. Tight binding. Publisher's yellow topstain, untrimmed edge. Housed in its original, illustrated, dust jacket. See all photos.

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Time Is the Simplest Thing is a science fiction novel by American writer Clifford D. Simak, first published in 1961. The story combines paranormal abilities with themes of space and time travel. The underlying theme is intolerance of ordinary people towards those with unusual abilities.

The novel includes long passages meditating on power, fear, and prejudice in people. The protagonist finds himself caught between people pursuing commercial power, some exploiting fear and anger for personal reasons, and others attempting to overthrow what they regard as evil institutions in the name of a greater good, but using questionable methods. There is a discussion with a Catholic priest on the nature of superstition, good, and evil. In the end the hero must create a new path for some to follow to escape persecution, while leaving the rest of humanity to deal with the world they have created. A character named after and inspired by Harriet Quimby, a real-life historical figure, appears in a supporting role.

Time Is the Simplest Thing was nominated, under its original title The Fisherman (when it was serialized in Analog Science Fiction and Fact), for the 1962 Hugo Award for Best Novel, which was won by Stranger in a Strange Land.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Time is the Simplest Thing
• Publisher: Doubleday & Company
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Book Club Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 6W x 8H x 1D inches 6 inches width by 8 inches height by 1 inches depth
• Weight: 14 ounces