Star of Panadur by Henry Hasse
The story takes place on a distant planet where humans have established colonies. The protagonist is a man who has been exiled to this planet for his crimes. He becomes embroiled in a conflict between rival factions vying for control of the planet's resources.
By Henry Hasse · First published 1930 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 4,473 words
First lines
On the barren wastes of Europa, two marooned men fought, battling over an animal whose life one had saved. There was no fear in the animal's eyes -- only the gleam of a weird unearthly knowledge that foretold the way the fight would end.
"Hugh! Hugh! There's life here. look. look at this! Found it in a cavern! " The shrill voice was exultant and gleeful.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Hasse
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller, Drama
- Length: 4,473 words
- Structure: 1 section, 72 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story is set on Europa, a moon of Jupiter, and involves space travel, extraterrestrial life forms, and advanced technology.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around survival, exploration, and the discovery of new life forms in a hostile environment.
- Fantasy — The presence of telepathic alien creatures and the mystical elements of energy transfer and healing contribute to a fantastical atmosphere.
- Thriller — The narrative includes tension and conflict between the characters, with elements of betrayal and danger.
Tags
Science Fiction · Space Opera · Pulp Magazine · 1930s Literature · Early Space Exploration · Colonialism · Imperialism · Alien Invasion · Human Evolution · Planetary Colonization · Interplanetary Travel · Space Battles