Terror Out of Space by Leigh Brackett

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Author Brackett, Leigh, 1915-1978
Illustrator Clyne, Ronald, 1925-2006
Title Terror Out of Space
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Summary "Terror Out of Space" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novella published during the early 1940s. The story unfolds in a chilling landscape beneath the black seas of Venus, where a terrifying, unknowable force evokes madness and despair in those who encounter it. The narrative primarily explores themes of alien influences, the human psyche, and the haunting allure of unattainable ideals. The plot follows Lundy, a pilot for the Tri-World Police, who finds himself embroiled in a desperate struggle against an alien entity that ensnares the minds of men, driving them to obsession. After a disastrous encounter, Lundy must confront his fears as he navigates the mysterious undersea environment, contending with otherworldly dangers and the seductive presence of a being known only as "It". This entity possesses the ability to hypnotically captivate those who glimpse her veiled beauty, resulting in madness for those driven to pursue her. Lundy's journey reveals the thin line between admiration and destruction, culminating in a profound revelation about the price of desire when he finally confronts the truth behind the alluring enigma. (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 Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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