The Stellar Legion by Leigh Brackett
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About this eBook
| Author | Brackett, Leigh, 1915-1978 |
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| Illustrator | Bok, Hannes, 1914-1964 |
| Title | The Stellar Legion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Stellar Legion" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novel originally published in the early 1940s. Set on the swamplands of Venus, the book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption within a military context as it follows the grim experiences of the members of the interplanetary Stellar Legion. The narrative focuses on the treachery and struggles among a diverse group of individuals who are conscripted or volunteer to serve in the Legion, reflecting on the harsh realities of life in a hostile environment. The story centers on Ian MacIan, a disillusioned Earthman with a troubled past, who joins the Stellar Legion, where he faces dangerous swamp creatures known as the Nahali. Tasked with reconnaissance in Nahali territory, he is alongside Thekla, a cynical Martian, and Bhak, a Titan whose social struggles add a layer of complexity. Tensions rise as accounts of betrayal surface, particularly when a traitor is suspected within their ranks. As the narrative unfolds, MacIan grapples with his past failures while trying to save himself and his companions from impending doom, ultimately revealing his inner strength as he devises a plan to combat the Nahali and confront the burdens of his past. The climax leads to intense confrontations and a chance for redemption, echoing the themes of honor and survival in an unforgiving world. (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 | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Venus (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61844 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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