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| Author | Cornel Lengyel |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction play |
| Publisher | Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc. |
Publication date | 1951 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback and Paperback) |
| Pages | 66 pp |
| OCLC | 2617068 |
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The play concerns a worker who rebels against military control of atomic energy.
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