The Glory of Ippling

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The Glory of Ippling

by Helen M. Urban

EN·~28 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

Part 1

28:37

Description

In a galaxy where the most intricate machines create the biggest chaos, a troupe of human diplomats known as the Ipplinger Cultural Contact Group is tasked with navigating bewildering tech mishaps and alien rituals. Their latest assignment lands them on a gleaming open‑air arena, where a larger‑than‑life wrestler called the Blond Terror—seven feet of bronzed muscle, dazzling robes, and a reputation for theatrical flair—commands the crowd’s adoration.

Boswellister, a nervous yet determined envoy, hopes to harness a sophisticated Ipplinger signal‑reaction device to turn the spectacle into a moment of reverent awe. As the Blond Terror preens before a sea of cheering admirers, Boswellister’s calculations teeter on the edge of disaster, promising both comedic misfires and unexpected wonder. Listeners are drawn into a witty, fast‑paced tale that explores how cultural pride, showmanship, and runaway technology collide on the stage of interstellar entertainment.

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Language

en

Duration

~28 minutes (27K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Oct 24, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Helen M. Urban

Helen M. Urban

A mid-century science fiction writer with a playful imagination, she published stories in genre magazines and is still remembered for tales like The Glory of Ippling. She was also active in Los Angeles fandom, linking the fan world and the professional side of science fiction.

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