What Hath me? by Henry Kuttner
The story revolves around a man who discovers that he has been replaced by an alien duplicate and must navigate the complexities of his own identity to reclaim his life.
By Henry Kuttner · First published 1947 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 4 chapters · 15,666 words
First lines
The man running through the forest gloom breathed in hot, panting gusts, pain tearing at his chest. Underfoot the crawling, pale network of tree-trunks lay flat upon the ground, and more than once he tripped over a slippery bole and crashed down, but he was up again instantly.
He had no breath to scream. He sobbed as he ran, his burning eyes trying to pierce the shadows. Whispers rustled down from above. When the leaf-ceiling parted, a blaze of terribly bright stars flamed in the jet sky. It was cold and dark, and the man knew that he was not on Earth.
What this Textopian page supports
What Hath me? is listed on Textopian as a novel by Henry Kuttner, dated 1947 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Kuttner
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 15,666 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 451 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for What Hath me? by Henry Kuttner
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering What Hath me??
- How does this novel by Henry Kuttner fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Science Fiction first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Daughter by Philip Jose Farmer
- By Proxy by Randall Garrett
- Anchorite by Randall Garrett
- The Gadget Had A Ghost by Murray Leinster
- The Call From Beyond by Clifford D. Simak
- Two Way Destiny by Frank Belknap Long
Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative explores futuristic concepts and speculative technology.
- Fantasy — Elements of magic and otherworldly themes are prevalent throughout the story.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey or quest that drives the characters forward.
- Drama — Character development and emotional conflicts are central to the narrative.
Tags
Science Fiction · Fantasy · Adventure · Mystery · Thriller · Supernatural · Paranormal · Psychological Thriller · Mind Control · Memory Loss · Identity Crisis · Alternate Reality