Graveyard of Dreams: Science Fiction Stories

Federation

by H. Beam Piper

This new collection of H. Beam Piper's shorter work includes five of his finest "Graveyard of Dreams," "Genesis," "Operation R.S.V.P.," "The Answer," and "Last Enemy."

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Short Stories

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1958

About the author

Henry Beam Piper was an American science fiction author. He wrote many short stories and several novels. He is best known for his extensive Terro-Human Future History series of stories and a shorter series of "Paratime" alternate history tales.

Reviews

[SciFiOne · Rating 4 out of 5]

2019 grade B

Short story which was used as the basis for the novel Cosmic Computer. Some of the scenes were identical. I had so much Deja-vu that I had to look it up.

[Xan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un relato que apela a las emociones para superar las dificultades. Sencillo, seguramente envejecido. Aún así muy recomendable.

[Todd Holland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing read. Great length for a short story and was captivated. Well laid out. Nothing felt,rushed and the story flowed very well.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this short story, of a spaceman who returns to a broken planet, one that wants to gain its independence. This is the beginning, actually, of the longer book, “Cosmic Computer.”
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[Caesar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Suitably titled, this is a story of homecoming, renewed hope, and one man’s desire to elevate his kin from wretched poverty. To achieve this the story’s hero must unite all of the planet’s occupants to work toward a common goal.
The goal would be to find “The Brain”, a supercomputer hidden somewhere on an unknown planet, and the prize to rule the galaxy.
This story is a prelude to another story titled “Cosmic Computer.” By itself, as a stand-alone novella, it seems shallow, underdeveloped, and unfinished.
It is well written with dialog flowing effortlessly between characters but the plot is lacking depth.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful fantasy reading

Due to eye issues Alexa reads to me, a will written fantasy Sci-Fi space opera. The story is different with a young man 🚹returning home after going to 😎college on terran. He comes back to all the questions about the War so many years before. I would recommend this novella to readers of fantasy Sci-Fi. Enjoy reading 🔰2021😇

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick HB Piper strontium

Well written and thought out. Not much of a story though, he wrote a funk novel based on this short story, this will just wet your appetite for more. on sent off a poor world to terra to learn, this story is his arrival home after 5 years studying

[Akrabar · Rating 4 out of 5]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvoBC...

[K · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good story about reality checks of the prodigal son and the necessity for a greater force to compel people. Always quaint to see stories about computers being miles long.

[Forked Radish · Rating 2 out of 5]

Old people dumb, young people smart. Throw in some sci-fi elements and you have a synopsis.

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of weak for a short story, but he apparently turned this one into a longer novella (Cosmic Computer) which I'm reading next. Hopefully he fleshes out the ramifications and expands on the planet's move towards independence from the Terran Federation.

[Jim]

Product Description

The Terro-Human series continues as the Federation begins to crumble. How do you arrange to colonize a planet whose inhabitants speak gibberish yet still communicate, in ways humans can't begin to fathom? How can you discipline a race of workers who are sure their managers are controlled by their products and know the end of the world is near? And what happens when a planet dependent on salvaging abandoned hardware runs out of things to scavenge? H. Beam Piper takes his elaborate future-history of man among the stars in a new direction with "Naudsonce," "Oomphel in the Sky," and the novel-length "Graveyard of Dreams."

About the Author

H. Beam Piper was one of science fiction's most enigmatic writers. In 1946 Piper appeared seemingly from out of nowhere, already at the top of his form. He published a number of memorable short stories and successfully made the turn to major novelist. Even those who counted Piper among their friends learned very little about the man (or his previous life as a railroad yard bull in Altoona, Pennsylvania) before he committed suicide in November 1964.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent Federation novelette from Galaxy Magazine, published in 1958.

[Tony Ciak · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice story