The Voyage of Vanishing Men by Stanley Mullen
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"The Voyage of Vanishing Men" by Stanley Mullen is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story revolves around an ambitious intergalactic survey mission led by Braun, who is one of the few survivors of the ill-fated "Venture IV" expedition that vanished into the depths of space. The narrative explores themes of isolation, existential dread, and the unknown challenges of deep space exploration. The plot delves into Braun's return
to civilization after his ship's mysterious journey, where he grapples with the loss of his crew and the haunting memories of their fate. Throughout the story, Braun faces skepticism and hostility from those around him as he tries to recount his experiences, struggling with the knowledge that he is forever marked by the void he encountered. The novel expertly weaves a tale of suspense and introspection, as Braun reflects on the nature of human ambition and the price of exploration in uncharted realms, leaving readers to ponder the consequences of humanity’s insatiable curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mullen, Stanley, 1911-1974 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Terry, W. E. (Willis E.), 1921-1992 |
| Title | The Voyage of Vanishing Men |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy April 1955 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Storytelling -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Outer space -- Exploration -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66572 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66572-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 515 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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