Savage Galahad by Bryce Walton

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Author Walton, Bryce, 1918-1988
Illustrator Kiemle, H. W. (Henry William), 1908-1969
Title Savage Galahad
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Savage Galahad" by Bryce Walton is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. Set on a hostile alien world, the narrative revolves around a unique creature, exploring themes of beauty, survival, and alien intelligence. The story delves into the interactions between a sensitive, supersonic intelligent being and a lost human woman from Earth, underscoring a striking contrast between their respective worlds. In the swampy landscape of Venus, a native creature experiences conflicting emotions as he observes a beautiful Earth woman who has strayed from her ship. Despite the hostile environment filled with monstrous dangers, he is captivated by her beauty and desires to protect her. Core to the narrative is his instinctive struggle against predatory threats, culminating in a fierce battle against a fearsome creature known as the Torrg. As he saves the woman from imminent peril, he grapples with existential questions about beauty, connection, and the limits of instinct, ultimately sacrificing himself in a bold attempt to safeguard her fragile existence in his brutal world. The novella paints a poignant picture of love and longing in the face of overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 63783
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 5, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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