The Third Little Green Man by Damon Knight

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Author Knight, Damon, 1922-2002
Illustrator McWilliams, Al, 1916-1993
Title The Third Little Green Man
Note Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Third Little Green Man" by Damon Knight is a science fiction short story that was likely written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the character Shoemaker, who finds himself in a chaotic situation involving space exploration and surreal encounters on the planet Venus. The story explores themes of addiction, hallucination, and human interaction with potential alien life forms. The plot follows Shoemaker and his crew as they navigate the challenges of their mission to Venus, which turns into a series of mishaps and confrontations. Shoemaker, who is struggling with alcoholism, experiences vivid hallucinations, including encounters with little green men, which blur the lines between reality and delusion. His companions, feeling the impact of Shoemaker's unpredictable behavior, devise a plan to confront his dependency on alcohol, leading to a mix of physical conflict and psychological tension. Through a blend of dark humor and science fiction tropes, the story ultimately raises questions about sanity, companionship, and the dangers of escapism. The conclusion reveals that perhaps the little green men were not as alien as one might expect, adding a twist to the narrative and leaving readers to ponder the nature of reality and perception. (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 Alcoholics -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64512
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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