| Author |
Crossen, Kendell Foster, 1910-1981 |
| Illustrator |
Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007 |
| Title |
The Ambassadors From Venus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Ambassadors From Venus" by Kendell Foster Crossen is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic Earth ravaged by atomic war, where few survivors are left to cope with the aftermath of devastation and radioactivity. The book tackles themes of survival, hope, and the consequences of humanity's actions as it explores the invitation extended to a select few to colonize the planet Venus, presenting a reflection on human nature and the complexities of interspecies communication and coexistence. The narrative centers on Clyde Ellery, a scientist chosen to represent his community when a mysterious spaceship arrives from Venus. He learns of an opportunity to establish a new colony on Venus for healthy survivors, while the sick and dying remain on Earth. As the Earth settlers begin their journey on Venus, they unknowingly enter into a complex relationship with the planet's dominant plant life, which, initially unseen, has orchestrated their arrival and subsequent stay. Conflict arises when some colonists challenge the boundaries set by these Venusian plants, leading to misunderstandings and challenges regarding power dynamics. Ultimately, the colonists must confront the reality of their situation and adapt to the new world while acknowledging their dependence on their intelligent plant hosts. The story concludes with a poignant reminder of the delicate balance of nature and the responsibilities entailed in living harmoniously with other forms of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Space ships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space colonies -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Apocalyptic fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64045 |
| Release Date |
Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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