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This fictional account of young Albert Einstein and his dreams is mysterious and thoughtful. Thirty dreams become thirty fables, each approaching time and space differently. In the story, Einstein is finishing his special theory of relativity. In his dreams, he explores the nature of time as influenced by his research and the goings-on in his daily life.
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Plot & Themes

Tone of book?    -   thoughtful Time/era of story    -   1900-1920's Life of a profession:    -   scientist/scholar Internal struggle/realization?    -   Yes Struggle over    -   nature of existence (heavy philosophy) Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book Job/Profession/Status story    -   Yes

Main Character

Gender    -   Male Profession/status:    -   scientist Age:    -   20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality    -   Austrian Unusual characteristics:    -   Genius

Setting

How much descriptions of surroundings?    -   9 () Europe    -   Yes European country:    -   Switzerland

Writing Style

Amount of dialog    -   little dialog

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