Cover of Meeting at the Summit

Meeting at the Summit

    Ivar Jorgensen's Meeting at the Summit is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Key subjects include human-alien encounters.

    On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 390 times in the last 30 days.

    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Meeting at the Summit

    "Meeting at the Summit" by Ivar Jorgensen is a science fiction narrative written in the mid-20th century. The book revolves around a suspenseful encounter between the President of the United States and an extraterrestrial delegate, discussing the pressing issues of humanity's spiritual development amidst a backdrop of political and social turmoil. The story begins with the President, tired from his responsibilities, receiving an urgent request from his Press Secretary to travel to Mount Rainier for a conference. Upon arrival, he learns that he has been contacted by Rex, a representative from the Seventh Sector, who reveals that Earth stands on the brink of annihilation due to its violent history and lack of spiritual progress. Rex explains that if humanity does not evolve positively within a five-year timeframe, civilization will be eradicated to maintain cosmic harmony. The narrative delves into the President's internal struggle as he contemplates his nation’s values, the urgency of initiating global change, and the uncertainty of his political future, ultimately deciding to run for office again to lead humanity in the right direction, under the looming threat of extinction.
    Summary from Project Gutenberg (automatically generated)

    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Science fiction
    • Human-alien encounters
    • Presidents, United States

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Meeting at the Summit?

    Meeting at the Summit was written by Ivar Jorgensen.

    What genre is Meeting at the Summit?

    It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

    Is Meeting at the Summit free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Meeting at the Summit?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Triplanetary, This star shall be free and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

    More by Ivar Jorgensen

    All books →

    Books like Meeting at the Summit