"Repent, Harlequin!" said the Ticktockman

About “"Repent, Harlequin!" said the Ticktockman”

"Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman" is a 1965 dystopian science fiction short story by Harlan Ellison. It was first published in the science fiction magazine Galaxy in December 1965. The story received critical recognition, winning the 1965 Nebula Award for Best Short Story, the 1966 Hugo Award for Best Short Fiction, and the 2015 Prometheus Hall of Fame Award. The work is known for its unique narrative style and themes of rebellion against an oppressive system. It remains a significant piece in the science fiction genre. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)