Image of Splendor by Lu Kella
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"Image of Splendor" by Lu Kella is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The story explores themes of gender dynamics and societal structure on the planets Earth and Venus, where a young male apprentice, Burnerman O'Rielly, navigates a world dominated by women. The narrative juxtaposes the male and female roles within this futuristic setting, highlighting absurdities and unique challenges posed by these societal norms. The
storyline unfolds as O'Rielly, in the high-stress atmosphere of operating a space vehicle, encounters a stowaway named Trillium, a captivating Venusian woman. Her presence complicates his already precarious position aboard the ship, raising tensions between crew members and leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events. The interactions between O'Rielly, Trillium, and their superior officers reveal a deeper commentary on love, power, and interplanetary relations, ultimately culminating in a revolution led by Venusian women seeking equality and love from their male counterparts. The plot takes unexpected twists, blending humor with a critique of gender politics, while exploring the complexities that arise when traditional roles are put into question. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kella, Lu |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | Image of Splendor |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1955 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Sex role -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Stowaways -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63477 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63477-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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