Stanley G. Weinbaum

The Red Peri (eBook, ePUB)

A Red Mist Descends: A Classic Sci-Fi Adventure

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Red Peri," Stanley G. Weinbaum crafts an exhilarating narrative that marries science fiction with elements of adventure and romance. Set against a richly imagined backdrop, the story revolves around the enigmatic figure of the Red Peri, a flying creature of superb intelligence capable of telepathy. Weinbaum's signature style blends vivid descriptions with intricate world-building, reflecting the progressive literary techniques of the 1930s, a time when science fiction was starting to gain prominence as a legitimate genre. The text navigates complex themes such as the nature of intelligence and the ethics of intervention, while engaging readers through its fast-paced plot and dynamic character interactions. Stanley G. Weinbaum, an early pioneer of science fiction known for his groundbreaking ideas and engaging storytelling, was motivated by a desire to push the boundaries of the genre. His background in engineering and his fascination with the burgeoning fields of physics and aeronautics heavily influenced his writing. Despite his untimely death, Weinbaum's innovative narratives resonated deeply with readers, establishing his reputation as a visionary in speculative fiction. "The Red Peri" is highly recommended for both established fans of science fiction and new readers seeking a captivating introduction to the genre. Weinbaum's inventive approach and exploration of the human condition continue to inspire and mystify, making this work a timeless addition to the canon of speculative literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 48
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338094636
• Artikelnr.: 64076053

Autorenporträt

Stanley Grauman Weinbaum (1902 - 1935) was an American science fiction writer. His first story, "A Martian Odyssey", was published to great acclaim in July 1934, but he died from lung cancer less than a year and a half later. He is best known for the groundbreaking science fiction short story, "A Martian Odyssey", which presented a sympathetic but decidedly non-human alien, Tweel. Even more remarkably, this was his first science fiction story (in 1933 he had sold a romantic novel, The Lady Dances, to King Features Syndicate, which serialized the story in its newspapers in early 1934). Isaac Asimov has described "A Martian Odyssey" as "a perfect Campbellian science fiction story, before John W. Campbell. Indeed, Tweel may be the first creature in science fiction to fulfil Campbell's dictum, 'write me a creature who thinks as well as a man, or better than a man, but not like a man'." Asimov went on to describe it as one of only three stories that changed the way all subsequent ones in the science fiction genre were written. It is the oldest short story (and one of the top vote-getters) selected by the Science Fiction Writers of America for inclusion in The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, 1929-1964.