Hoiman and the Solar Circuit

Name: Hoiman and the Solar Circuit
Author: G. Gordon Dewey

By G. Gordon Dewey

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The narrator, a bar regular named Larry Maloney, recounts encounters with Hoiman Katz, an aging wrestling manager who, facing dwindling fortunes, decides to carry his veteran fighter off-planet to create a circuit on the Moon and other solar destinations. Scenes alternate between smoky diner conversation and episodic travel and matches, mixing slapstick mishaps, show-business scheming, and cultural mismatches as promoters, athletes, and spectators adapt to space travel and alien venues. The story uses humor to explore nostalgia, the desperation of entertainers confronting obsolescence, and the absurdities of transplanting terrestrial spectacle into an interplanetary setting.

About the Author

G. Gordon Dewey

G. Gordon Dewey was an American author known for his contributions to speculative fiction. His notable works include "Hoiman and the Solar Circuit," which explores themes of science and adventure, and "Time and the Woman," a narrative that delves into the complexities of time and gender. Dewey's writing often reflects a blend of imaginative storytelling and philosophical inquiry, making him a unique voice in early 20th-century literature. His works invite readers to ponder the implications of technology and time on human relationships.