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Simak, Clifford D.
1904
1988
Simak, Clifford Donald
Hellhounds of the Cosmos
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"Hellhounds of the Cosmos" by Clifford D. Simak is a science fiction novella published in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an apocalyptic scenario where Earth faces an invasion from mysterious creatures referred to as the "Horrors." These beings, believed to be fourth-dimensional entities, wreak havoc across the globe, causing widespread panic and devastation as humanity struggles to understand and fight back against them. The narrative follows Dr. Silas White, a scientist who believes he has developed a method to counter the Horrors by sending brave men into the fourth dimension to confront them directly. The main character, reporter Henry Woods, becomes part of this bold mission. As they and ninety-eight other men are transformed into beings of the fourth dimension, they grapple with their new forms and the reality of their existence. The climax of the tale unfolds in a titanic battle between their group and the Horrors, culminating in a struggle that tests their newfound identities and ultimately leads to the defeat of the enemy. Through its imaginative portrayal of dimensions and life forms, the story explores themes of survival, evolution, and the infinite mysteries of the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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