The Worshippers by Damon Knight
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About this eBook
| Author | Knight, Damon, 1922-2002 |
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| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | The Worshippers |
| Series Title | Produced from Space Science Fiction March 1953. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Worshippers" by Damon Knight is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The book explores themes of alien contact, imperialism, and the complexities of civilization through the story of a human protagonist, Algernon Weaver, who finds himself stranded on an alien planet called Terranova after a series of events related to his sister's medical journey to the Moon. The likely topic of the book examines the interactions between humans and alien lifeforms, focusing on the dynamics of power and cultural imposition. In the narrative, Algernon Weaver, a timid historian, unexpectedly becomes a god-like figure to the alien inhabitants of Terranova after he inadvertently kills one of their kind, leaving him marooned in space. Upon crash-landing on their planet, he begins to shape their society, implementing human customs and establishing himself as their ruler. As the months pass, he enjoys the fruits of his newfound power, transforming the Terranovans’ culture while grappling with the moral implications of his dominion. However, as he becomes increasingly invested in his role, he discovers that the Terranovans are not as submissive as they appear, leading to a haunting realization about his influence and the unexpected arrival of other beings from space who threaten the status quo he has created. The story culminates in a complex reflection on power, worship, and the potential consequences of scientific and cultural imperialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22560 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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