“This Thing Called Love”

Title“This Thing Called Love”
Year for Search1955
AuthorsEmshwiller, [Agnes] Carol[lyn] [Fries](1921-2019)
Tertiary AuthorsEmshwiller, Carol
Secondary TitleFuture Science Fiction
Volume / Editionno. 28
Pagination86-93
Date PublishedDecember 1955
KeywordsFemale author, US author
Annotation

In a future dominated by television, people are expected to fall in love with TV stars whose programs are designed specific to cater to them. In the story, a man wants love from his wife. 

Illustration

Illus. Ed Emsh[willer]

Holding Institutions

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Author Note

Female author (1921-2019)

Full Text

1955 Emshwiller, [Agnes] Carol[lyn] [Fries] (1921-2019). “This Thing Called Love.” Illus. Ed Emsh[willer]. Future Science Fiction, no. 28 (December 1955): 86-93. PSt

In a future dominated by television, people are expected to fall in love with TV stars whose programs are designed specific to cater to them. In the story, a man wants love from his wife. Female author.