| Author |
Kuttner, Henry, 1915-1958 |
| Title |
The power and the glory
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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 |
"The Power and the Glory" by Henry Kuttner is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around a character named Miller who is caught in a treacherous dynamic involving power struggles between various beings, including the enigmatic Brann and his siblings, Tsi and Orelle. Themes of transmutation and the exploration of a mysterious power source play a significant role in the narrative, suggesting a blend of adventure, fantasy, and existential questions. The opening portion introduces readers to Miller, who is coerced by Slade into investigating Peak Seven Hundred to uncover a powerful weapon. After a treacherous journey through the Arctic with Inuit guides, Miller encounters a strange iridescent path that leads him to a world filled with peculiar powers and creatures. Miller awakens to find himself in a fantastic landscape dominated by beings who communicate telepathically and possess extraordinary abilities. The tension escalates as he learns of the sinister Brann, who poses a threat to the peace held by Tsi and Orelle, Miller's newfound allies. The narrative sets a compelling stage for a battle of wits and power, underscored by a profound exploration of identity and the nature of existence. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68425 |
| Release Date |
Jun 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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