Serapion by Francis Stevens (1920)

Name: Serapion
Author: Francis Stevens

The novel follows the adventures of a group of scientists who travel to a distant planet called Serapion. The planet is inhabited by a race of intelligent, humanoid creatures called the Serapionites. The scientists soon discover that the Serapionites are in the midst of a civil war, and they must find a way to help the two sides come to a peaceful resolution. The scientists soon discover that the Serapionites are not the only inhabitants of the planet. There is also a mysterious race of creatures called the Numinous, who are said to possess great powers. The scientists must find a way to use the Numinous to help end the war and bring peace to Serapion. The novel is a classic example of early science fiction, and is considered to be one of Stevens' best works. It is a thrilling adventure story, full of mystery and suspense, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By Francis Stevens · First published 1920 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 16 chapters · 40,293 words

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IT BEGAN because, meeting Nils Berquist in town one August morning, he dragged me off for luncheon at a little restaurant on a side street where he swore I would meet some of the rising geniuses of the century.

What we did meet was the commencement for me of such an extraordinary experience as befalls few men. At the time, however, the whole affair seemed incidental, with a spice of grotesque but harmless absurdity. Jimmy Moore and his Alicia! How could anyone, meeting them as I did, have believed a grimness behind their amusing eccentricity?

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Work type: Novel
Author: Francis Stevens
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery
Length: 40,293 words
Structure: 16 chapters, 1,452 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fantasy — The novel contains elements of fantasy, as the protagonist encounters a mysterious creature and embarks on a journey of discovery.
Adventure — The novel follows the protagonist on an adventure as he discovers the secrets of the mysterious creature and its origins.
Mystery — The novel contains elements of mystery, as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth behind the creature and its origins.