Trouble on Titan by Henry Kuttner
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About this eBook
| Author | Kuttner, Henry, 1915-1958 |
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| Illustrator | Morey, Leo, 1889-1965 |
| Title | Trouble on Titan |
| Original Publication | United States: Standard Magazines, Inc.,1946. |
| Series Title | Tony Quade |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, Alex White and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https: //www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Summary | "Trouble on Titan" by Henry Kuttner is a science fiction novelette published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the late 1940s. The story revolves around a film crew sent to Titan, Saturn's largest moon, to document the enigmatic sub-human race known as the Zonals. The narrative blends elements of adventure, mystery, and the complexities of interacting with an alien civilization. The plot follows Tony Quade, a filmmaker who is pulled into a chaotic situation after the accidental death of his predecessor, Jacques Udell. As Quade attempts to complete the film about the Zonals, he grapples with unforeseen challenges, including the mysterious illness that befell Udell's crew. The Zonals, initially perceived as primitive beings, reveal layers of intelligence when exposed to a poison called neo-curare that liberates their subconscious. As Quade and his crew navigate dangers in this alien environment, including hostile Zonals and dilemmas related to an impending epidemic, they discover potential for not only creating a successful film but also a chance at rehabilitation for the Zonals. The narrative unfolds with suspense, humor, and a vivid depiction of an exotic world, ultimately leading to a thrilling climax that emphasizes themes of survival and understanding across species. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Moon -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Motion picture industry -- Fiction |
| Subject | Titan (Satellite) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68076 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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