Sargasso of Lost Starships by Poul Anderson
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| Author | Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 |
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| Illustrator | Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007 |
| Title | Sargasso of Lost Starships |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Sargasso of Lost Starships" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The story is set in a vast, interstellar landscape and follows Captain Basil Donovan, a once-noble space raider, as he navigates the complexities of war, authority, and otherworldly dangers following the conquest of his home planet, Ansa, by the Terran Empire. The narrative intertwines themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the psychological impact of encountering the unknown, particularly through Donovan's turbulent relationship with Valduma, a mystical entity tied to the ominous Black Nebula. At the start of the novel, we meet Donovan in a bar, where he's grappling with his status as a commoner in a newly occupied territory. Throughout this opening portion, a sense of dissatisfaction and disillusionment permeates as he reminisces about past glories and struggles against the authority of the invading forces. As tensions escalate, Donovan resists an Imperial summons, which leads to a chaotic brawl involving Imperial soldiers, emphasizing the resistance of the local population. The narrative further foreshadows a deeper danger tied to the Black Nebula, where Donovan's past exploits haunt him, and the potential for madness and death looms large as they embark on a mission that delves into the aspects of survival against both the Empire and the mysterious forces that lurk within the Nebula. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64048 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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