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After thirty years of existence and six months of torture , Gully Foyle , the
stereotype Common Man , was no more . The key turned in the lock of his soul
and the door was opened . What emerged expunged the Common Man forever .
After thirty years of existence and six months of torture , Gully Foyle , the
stereotype Common Man , was no more . The key turned in the lock of his soul
and the door was opened . What emerged expunged the Common Man forever .
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By your name , sir . ” " My name is . . . Fourmyle ? ” Foyle struggled up in the bed .
“ No , it ' s not . It ' s Foyle . Gully Foyle , that ' s my name , me . " The valet bit his
lip . “ One moment , sir . . . " He stepped outside and called . Then he murmured .
By your name , sir . ” " My name is . . . Fourmyle ? ” Foyle struggled up in the bed .
“ No , it ' s not . It ' s Foyle . Gully Foyle , that ' s my name , me . " The valet bit his
lip . “ One moment , sir . . . " He stepped outside and called . Then he murmured .
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Blue Jaunte . " “ Blue Jaunte ! My God , this must be real . You ' re talking the
gutter lingo . You must be real . Who are you ? ” " Gully Foyle . ” “ But you ' re not
in my cell . You ' re not even near . Men are in the north quadrant of Gouffre
Martel .
Blue Jaunte . " “ Blue Jaunte ! My God , this must be real . You ' re talking the
gutter lingo . You must be real . Who are you ? ” " Gully Foyle . ” “ But you ' re not
in my cell . You ' re not even near . Men are in the north quadrant of Gouffre
Martel .
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| Title | The Stars My Destination |
| Author | Alfred Bester |
| Publisher | New American Library, 1961 |
| Length | 197 pages |
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