Planet of the Damned by Harry Harrison

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Author Harrison, Harry, 1925-2012
Title Planet of the Damned
Series Title Produced from the 1962 book publication of the story, which was originally published in Analog Science Fact—Science Fiction, Sept.–Nov. 1961.
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Summary "Planet of the Damned" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book introduces the character Brion Brandd, who is embroiled in a high-stakes competition known as the Twenties on the planet Anvhar. As he navigates the challenges of this brutal contest, the narrative hints at deeper issues, including a looming threat that may extend beyond the competition itself, placing not only his life but the fate of an entire planet at risk. At the start of the novel, Brion is in the throes of a fencing match, reflecting on his exhaustion from days of rigorous competition. Following his victory, he encounters Ihjel, a fellow competitor who disrupts his recovery by urgently asking for assistance with a critical issue off-world. Through their dialogue, it becomes clear that Ihjel seeks to enlist Brion's unique talent in what appears to be a race against time to prevent disaster on another planet, Dis, which faces imminent destruction. This opening sets the stage for a blend of action, existential themes, and the exploration of moral responsibilities that will unfold as Brion confronts challenges both personal and planetary in scale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 21873
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Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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