Dead Man's Planet by Joseph Samachson
"Dead Man's Planet" by William Morrison is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. It explores themes of loss, companionship, and the search for meaning through the story of a father and son who land on a desolate, uninhabited planet. The narrative delves into human emotions and the lingering effects of grief while juxtaposing the human experience with the existence of a seemingly immortal dog left behind on the planet.
The story follows Sam Wilson and his young son, Mark, as they arrive on a bleak planet that evokes feelings of loneliness and melancholy. As they adapt to their new surroundings, they encounter a mysterious dog that raises questions about its past and its connection to a long-dead human named Julian Hagstrom. Through their exploration, Sam grapples with his harsh personality and the fear of leaving his son alone in a world devoid of human companionship. Mark's bond with the dog symbolizes his longing for friendship and normalcy in the wake of their family's tragedy. Ultimately, the novel confronts the heart-wrenching reality of memory, loss, and the insurmountable distances created by time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Samachson, Joseph, 1906-1980 |
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| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | Dead Man's Planet |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction February 1955. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30773 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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