The Beasts in the Void by Paul W. Fairman
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"The Beasts in the Void" by Paul W. Fairman is a science fiction novel that likely originated in the mid-20th century. The book explores the themes of reality, memory, and the intersection between the human mind and external phenomena, as it follows the harrowing journey of a space captain dealing with strange occurrences and the manifestations of his inner psyche while navigating the void of space. The story centers on Holloway, an
experienced big game hunter turned space captain, who returns from a disastrous hunting expedition in deep space where bizarre creatures have begun to materialize from the depths of the cosmos. Haunted by the tragic memory of his deceased wife, Melody, Holloway finds himself wrestling with the emergence of terrifying animals that seem to represent the fears and desires of both himself and his passengers. As the crew succumbs to a trance-like stupor, Holloway's desperate attempts to maintain his consciousness lead him to unearth the mysterious connection between their horrific experience and the 'mind stuff' that fills the void, ultimately culminating in a tragic confrontation with his own memories. The novel delves deep into themes of loss, trauma, and the search for meaning in a reality that defies comprehension. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fairman, Paul W., 1909-1977 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 |
| Title | The Beasts in the Void |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination April 1956. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32162 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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