Stranger From Space by Hannes Bok
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About this eBook
| Author | Bok, Hannes, 1914-1964 |
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| Illustrator | Saaf, Art, 1921-2007 |
| Title | Stranger From Space |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Stranger From Space" by Hannes Bok is a science fiction novella that was likely written in the early 1940s, during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. The book delves into themes of romance, societal expectations, and the clash between humans and extraterrestrial beings, focusing on the longing for adventure and identity in an alien environment. The story centers on Koroby, a young Venusian woman who feels trapped in her mundane life and yearns for excitement. On her way to her wedding to Yasak, she becomes captivated by a mysterious green light in the sky, leading her to a crashed alien spacecraft. Here, she encounters Robert, an enigmatic figure who claims to have come from another world, Terra. As Koroby grapples with her feelings for Robert, she discovers that he is not the savior she imagined, but rather a complex being lacking emotions, ultimately revealing profound truths about the nature of love and the dangers of romantic idealization. The tale culminates in tragedy, as Robert's true identity is uncovered, revealing him to be a robotic entity rather than a god, shaking the foundations of Koroby's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Venus (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62314 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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