My Lady Greensleeves
My Lady Greensleeves is a science fiction novel written by Frederik Pohl and published in 1973. The story follows the adventures of a group of space explorers who discover an abandoned alien spaceship on a distant planet. As they explore the ship, they uncover clues about its mysterious past and the fate of its crew. Along the way, they must confront dangerous challenges and make difficult decisions that will determine their own survival. The novel is known for its imaginative world-building, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes related to humanity's place in the universe.
By Frederik Pohl · First published 1957 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political · 8 chapters · 17,350 words
First lines
This guard smelled trouble and it could be counted on to come -- for a nose for trouble was one of the many talents bred here!
His name was Liam O'Leary and there was something stinking in his nostrils. It was the smell of trouble. He hadn't found what the trouble was yet, but he would. That was his business. He was a captain of guards in Estates-General Correctional Institution -- better known to its inmates as the Jug -- and if he hadn't been able to detect the scent of trouble brewing a cell-block away, he would never have survived to reach his captaincy.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederik Pohl
- Date: 1957 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political, Satire
- Length: 17,350 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 442 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set in a futuristic world with advanced technology and explores themes typical of science fiction.
- Adventure — The narrative involves a journey and various challenges faced by the protagonist, characteristic of adventure stories.
- Political — The plot includes elements of political intrigue and commentary on societal structures.
- Satire — The writing style and themes include satirical elements that critique contemporary issues.
Tags
science fiction · dystopia · futuristic · space exploration · artificial intelligence · human relationships · social commentary · technology · romance · adventure · political intrigue · identity
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII