| Author |
Kuttner, Henry, 1915-1958 |
| Illustrator |
Stevens, Lawrence Sterne, 1886-1960 |
| Title |
Way of the gods
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| Original Publication |
United States: Standard Magazines, Inc.,1947.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, Alex White & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net.
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| Summary |
"Way of the Gods" by Henry Kuttner is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around a group of mutants exiled by humanity following a catastrophic atomic event, who find themselves in a world ruled by the malevolent Spirit of the Crystal Mountain. The main character, Kern, grapples with his identity as he comes to terms with his mutation — possessing wings — and his longing for acceptance in a society that views him as a threat. Alongside him are other unique characters like Kua, a cyclops, and Sam, who possesses other strange abilities, highlighting the diversity of their mutations and the challenges they face. The opening of the book introduces Kern, who is initially overwhelmed by the beauty of his surroundings but feels alienated due to his mutations. He interacts with Kua, who reassures him about their abilities and the strength of their group led by the enigmatic Bruce Hallam. As the narrative unfolds, the group learns of the encroaching danger posed by societal norms and impending enforcement of laws against mutants, leading to discussions about escaping to new, possibly more accepting worlds. Their encounters set the tone for the impending conflict, hinting at themes of survival, belonging, and the complexities of identity amidst societal rejection. (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 |
Life on other planets -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Human evolution -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mutation (Biology) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68378 |
| Release Date |
Jun 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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