| Author |
Wilson, Richard, 1920-1987 |
| Illustrator |
Graef, Robert A., 1879-1951 |
| Title |
The Man From Siykul
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Man From Siykul" by Richard Wilson is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s, specifically published in "Planet Stories" in the winter of 1942. The story explores themes of space exploration, communication with alien beings, and the question of intelligence across different species. It follows the adventures of a married couple, Myra and Steve Horn, as they navigate unexpected encounters and challenges during their space journey. The narrative begins with the Horns pursuing what they believe to be a meteor, only to discover it is a spaceship piloted by a small alien named WalmearFgon, affectionately nicknamed "Peachy." This unorthodox encounter leads them to the planet Siykul, where they learn about the complexities of its inhabitants, including the presence of a neighboring continent teeming with dangerous creatures that induce insanity in the intelligent race of Siykul. As Peachy reveals the dire situation threatening his people, Steve and Myra find themselves reluctantly embroiled in a mission to confront the dangers posed by the neighboring continent, all while grappling with their own identities and the nature of sanity. The story combines humor with philosophical undertones, ultimately reflecting on the relationship between intelligence, environment, and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space travelers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Spouses -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62267 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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