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Short Story

Novelty Act

1964

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About this story

An obscure amateur musician dreams of performing for the First Lady, whose approval dominates public life. Reuniting an old act becomes a bid for recognition in a society where entertainment and political power are inseparable.

Chronology

Work history

  1. no later than Mar 23, 1963

    Composition: no later than Mar 23, 1963

    Latest supported composition boundary based on agency receipt evidence.

    Medium confidence
  2. Mar 23, 1963

    Received by Scott Meredith Literary Agency

    Mar 23, 1963

  3. Feb 1964

    First published Feb 1964

    Fantastic

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Genealogy

  • Expanded intoThe SimulacraNovelty Act was expanded into The Simulacra.