The Ballad of Venus Nell by Nelson S. Bond
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"The Ballad of Venus Nell" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction tale written in the early 20th century, likely during the Golden Age of science fiction. The story unfolds in a futuristic space setting where human exploration extends to distant asteroids and planets. The central theme revolves around the pursuit of wealth, desire, and the consequences of one's actions in the cosmic void. The narrative follows Dougal MacNeer, a rugged
prospector who arrives at the mining town of Krull with wealth claims from the treacherous "Bog." His encounter with Venus Nell, a beautiful but cunning woman working in a cabaret, sparks intrigue and manipulation. While Nell pretends to be innocent, her intentions become clear as she attempts to extract information about MacNeer’s supposed fortune. The story unfolds through a series of twists, leading to a dramatic confrontation involving a device that reveals MacNeer's innermost thoughts. Ultimately, the darker themes of love, betrayal, and the cost of greed are explored, culminating in a poignant resolution as Nell learns that true love cannot be bought or manipulated, and she pays dearly for her past deeds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Lynch, Don (Artist) |
| Title | The Ballad of Venus Nell |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Spring 1942. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Poetry |
| Subject | Science fiction poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62096 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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