Stairway to the Stars by Larry T. Shaw
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"Stairway to the Stars" by Larry T. Shaw is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book explores the themes of interstellar communication and extraterrestrial encounters, focusing on the absurd and often comedic situations that arise when Earth meets alien societies. The narrative revolves around unconventional adventures driven by unexpected interactions with alien creatures. The story follows John Andrew Farmer, an assistant editor who becomes embroiled in the eccentric
schemes of Judge Ray, an inventor who claims to have created a machine capable of exploring the ocean depths. Their venture leads to the unexpected arrival of various alien beings, including the nonapus and a fish-like humanoid named Garf. As Farmer navigates these surreal encounters, he grapples with the bizarre and humorous dynamics of alien civilizations, the implications of their technology, and his own feelings of inadequacy. Through vibrant characters and humorous dialogue, the novel presents a playful yet thought-provoking exploration of humanity's place in the universe and the absurdities that can arise from interstellar relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shaw, Larry T., 1924-1985 |
|---|---|
| Title | Stairway to the Stars |
| Series Title | Produced from “Future combined with Science Fiction stories” September 1951. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23159 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23159-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 464 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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