The Thought-Men of Mercury by R. R. Winterbotham

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Author Winterbotham, R. R. (Russell Robert), 1904-1971
Illustrator Lynch, Don (Artist)
Title The Thought-Men of Mercury
Note Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Thought-Men of Mercury" by R. R. Winterbotham is a science fiction short story published during the early 20th century, likely in the 1940s. The narrative unfolds on the planet Mercury, where two Earthmen, Terry Hall and Cappy Upjohn, encounter a telepathic alien species that possesses the ability to read and influence thoughts. The story delves into themes of fear, intelligence, and the power dynamics between species. As the Earthmen navigate the twilight landscape of Mercury, they face the reality of captivity by the alien beings, known as Mercurians, led by the creature Chomby. Terry's initial fear contrasts with Cappy's bravado, revealing their differing approaches to danger and survival. The two humans soon realize that the Mercurians are not only intellectually advanced but also desire to learn about the concept of fear and its role in human society. The tension escalates as they attempt to escape, ultimately leading to a confrontation with Chomby that reveals a critical detail about the flourobeam gun's safety catch, allowing them to reclaim their freedom. The story concludes with a reflection on bravery, fear, and the complexities of interspecies interactions. (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 Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Telepathy -- Fiction
Subject Mercury (Planet) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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