Mr. Jester

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"Mr. Jester" is a science fiction short story by American writer Fred Saberhagen. It was first published in If , in 1966.

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Plot summary

After a society without humor exiles their only comedian to the outskirts of the Solar System, he becomes the only one who can save them from being destroyed by a Berserker.

Reception

"Mr. Jester" was a finalist for the 1967 Hugo Award for Best Short Story. [1] Galactic Journey noted thematic parallels with Harlan Ellison's "'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman", which had been published the previous month, but felt that Ellison's approach to the concept was preferable. [2]

References

  1. ↑ 1967 Hugo Awards, at TheHugoAwards.org; retrieved December 20, 2018
  2. ↑ <December 2, 1965> Superiority Complex (January 1966 IF), by David Levinson, at Galactic Journey ; published December 2, 2020; retrieved October 24, 2023


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