The Queen of Space by Joseph Slotkin
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"The Queen of Space" by Joseph Slotkin is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book explores a whimsical narrative that intertwines elements of burlesque, adventure, and inter-dimensional travel. The central theme revolves around a seductive striptease artist named Helen LaTour whose captivating performances lead her into an unexpected journey through time and space. The story follows the escapades of Helen LaTour as she unintentionally discovers that her remarkable
hip-wiggle can transport her between dimensions. After an encounter with a psychiatrist, Dr. Timothy J. Brown, Helen seeks guidance on her peculiar abilities. As she grapples with the fallout of her newfound power, she unintentionally attracts the attention of her jealous boyfriend Luigi, a notorious criminal. The plot thickens as she flits between her current life and ancient times, eventually leading to her entanglement with the legendary figure Launcelot. The narrative blends humor and whimsy with elements of science fiction, characterized by lively dialogue and imaginative scenarios that capture the essence of mid-century speculative literature. Through vibrant characters and fantastical elements, it conveys a lighthearted commentary on love, jealousy, and the nature of fame. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Slotkin, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Title | The Queen of Space |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy August 1954 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Stripteasers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66395 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 266 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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