The Romance of Golden Star
The Romance of Golden Star is a science fiction novel written by George Griffith and published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of two young lovers, Richard Arnold and his fiancée, Lady Maud Fitzgerald, as they travel to Mars on board the spaceship "Golden Star". Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and dangers, including hostile Martians and a treacherous rival for Lady Maud's affections. The novel is notable for its imaginative depiction of life on Mars and its exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity.
By George Griffith · First published 1896 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 16 chapters · 74,584 words
First lines
'Ah, what a thing it would be for us if his Inca Highness were really only asleep, as he looks to be! Just think what he could tell us -- how easily he could re-create that lost wonderland of his for us, what riddles he could answer, what lies he could contradict. And then think of all the lost treasures that he could show us the way to. Upon my word, if Mephistopheles were to walk into this room just now, I think I should be tempted to make a bargain with him. Do you know, Djama, I believe I would give half the remainder of my own life, whatever that may be, to learn the secrets that were once locked up in that withered, desiccated brain of his.'
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George Griffith
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 74,584 words
- Structure: 16 chapters, 929 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative incorporates speculative technology and futuristic elements.
- Adventure — The plot is driven by exploration and thrilling quests.
- Romance — Central to the story is a romantic relationship that influences the characters' actions.
- Fantasy — The story includes fantastical elements and settings beyond the realm of reality.
Tags
science fiction · adventure · romance · space exploration · futuristic · alien encounters · interstellar travel · heroism · dystopian · technology · love story · mystery
Contents
- His Highness the Mummy
- Back through the Shadows
- A Physiological Experiment
- Brothers of the Blood
- In the Hall of Gold
- The Sister Stars
- How Djama did his Work
- The Waking of Golden Star
- In the Throne-Room of Yupanqui
- How the Soul of Golden Star Came Back
- The Treachery of Djama
- On the Rodadero
- How we Took the City of the Sun
- Queen and Crown
- How Djama Paid his Debt
- The re-Kindling of the Sacred Fire