Shannach—The Last
Leigh Brackett's Shannach—The Last is an adventure fiction and Victorian science fiction novel.
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About Shannach—The Last
"Shannach—The Last" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. It explores themes of survival, alienation, and the struggle for freedom within a vividly imagined universe. The story follows Trevor, a prospecting miner stranded on the inhospitable planet Mercury, who confronts both external dangers and moral dilemmas as he encounters strange creatures and a brutal society ruled by the Korins. At the start of the novel, we meet Trevor as he fights for survival after being trapped underground on Mercury. Struggling against heat, darkness, and despair, he eventually discovers an alien valley filled with vibrant life and an uneasy civilization. Here, he witnesses horrific hunts led by the vicious hawk-like creatures and must navigate a complex relationship with the enslaved inhabitants and their fearsome masters. The opening chapter sets the stage for Trevor's perilous journey through an alien landscape fraught with danger, inviting readers to delve into a narrative that blends adventure with profound questions about autonomy and identity.
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Quick answers
Who wrote Shannach—The Last?
Shannach—The Last was written by Leigh Brackett.
What genre is Shannach—The Last?
It is usually shelved as Adventure, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is Shannach—The Last 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.
Is there a free audiobook of Shannach—The Last?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 24 min.
What books are similar to Shannach—The Last?
Readers who like it often enjoy Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, A Journey to the Centre of the Earth and The Time Machine.
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