Citadel of Lost Ships by Leigh Brackett

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Author Brackett, Leigh, 1915-1978
Title Citadel of Lost Ships
Note Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Citadel of Lost Ships" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. Set against a backdrop of a decaying society in the Solar System, the story follows the character Roy Campbell, an outcast and fugitive, as he becomes entangled in the plight of the Kraylens, a dying tribe on Venus. The book examines themes of freedom, exploitation, and the struggle of small cultures against the overwhelming forces of progress and modernization. The narrative follows Campbell as he seeks refuge among the Kraylens while the Coalition threatens them with forced relocation. After a vivid encounter with the tribe and their ritualistic culture, Campbell learns of their impending doom due to the Coalition's expansionist ambitions. Determined to save them, he embarks on a hazardous journey to seek assistance from Romany, a sanctuary for lost races. However, upon arriving, he discovers internal conflict within Romany, particularly regarding its leader Tredrick, who is in league with the Coalition. As Campbell organizes a plan to rescue the Kraylens, he ultimately sacrifices his freedom in exchange for their chance at survival, embodying the fierce struggle between individual desire and collective well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Space stations -- Fiction
Subject Civil war -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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