
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.
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
2007-10-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

Best known for The Glory of Ippling, this early fantasy writer is remembered today through a single surviving novel that hints at a larger imaginative world. Though little biographical detail is easy to confirm, her work still circulates through public-domain and classic-book archives.
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