The Grave of Solon Regh by Charles A. Stearns
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"The Grave of Solon Regh" by Charles A. Stearns is a science fiction story set in the distant future, likely during the mid-20th century. The narrative follows George Seeling, an adventurous ghoul and looter, who embarks on a quest to explore the ancient ruins of southern Mars and uncover treasures related to the legendary figure, Solon Regh. The book combines elements of adventure and speculative fiction, exploring themes of discovery, cultural encounters,
and the consequences of reckless curiosity. As George Seeling navigates the abandoned city and ultimately finds the crypt of Solon Regh, he is initially excited by the prospect of unearthing valuable treasures. However, upon disturbing the resting place of the ancient wise man, Seeling unwittingly becomes entangled in the history of the ghels—descendants of the once-great Martian civilization who had changed due to the 'Radiance' that destroyed them. As the story unfolds, Seeling realizes that he cannot return to his previous life on Earth, as the radiation has altered him fundamentally, leaving him with a sense of despair and a complex connection to the ghels. The conclusion emphasizes the consequences of his actions, blending a sense of irony with the exploration of identity and transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stearns, Charles A. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Eberle, Joseph, 1926-2006 |
| Title | The Grave of Solon Regh |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1954 |
| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Martians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63662 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63662-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 510 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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