Messenger by Joseph Samachson

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Author Samachson, Joseph, 1906-1980
Illustrator Terry, W. E., 1921-1992
Title Messenger
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Messenger" by William Morrison is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows an enigmatic being on a mission through the vastness of the Universe, tasked with finding and helping an intelligent species on a distant planet, though he suffers from amnesia about the specifics of his mission. The narrative explores themes of isolation, purpose, and the struggles within civilizations. The protagonist, a celestial messenger, awakens in the aftermath of a nova explosion, with fragmented memories of his mission to find a specific planet and assist its intelligent life. As he travels through galaxies with a mix of hope and despair, he finally locates the third planet in a solar system teeming with sentient beings. However, upon observing the desolation—characterized by fear, greed, and conflict—he realizes the urgent need for change. Overcoming his initial caution, he ultimately confronts the brutal reality of war and human suffering. In a moment of clarity, he crafts a powerful instrument intended to communicate a transformative message to humanity, signaling a potential path to healing the chaos around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Interstellar travel -- Fiction
Subject Amnesiacs -- Fiction
Subject Judgment Day -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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