A Slave is a Slave by H. Beam Piper
The story takes place in the 22nd century where humanity has colonized other planets. A slave ship from Earth arrives on a distant planet and the slaves are sold to various buyers. The main character, a young woman, is bought by a wealthy merchant who intends to use her as a concubine. However, she escapes and joins a group of rebels fighting against the oppressive government that allows slavery.
By H. Beam Piper · First published 1956 · Genre: Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Adventure · 25,676 words
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There has always been strong sympathy for the poor, meek, downtrodden slave -- the kindly little man, oppressed by cruel and overbearing masters. Could it possibly have been misplaced.?
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H. Beam Piper
- Date: 1956 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Adventure, Dystopian
- Length: 25,676 words
- Structure: 1 section, 481 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set in a futuristic universe with advanced technology and explores speculative concepts.
- Political Fiction — The narrative focuses on themes of governance, power dynamics, and societal structures.
- Adventure — The plot involves action and exploration, with characters facing challenges and conflicts.
- Dystopian — The story presents a society with oppressive and controlled environments, reflecting dystopian elements.
Tags
Science Fiction · Alternate History · Time Travel · Slavery · Social Commentary · Historical Fiction · Adventure · Action · Pulp Fiction · Retro-Futurism · Speculative Fiction · Alternate Reality