02627cam a22003853u 4500 61907 UtSlPG 20260610134427.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Winterbotham, R. R. (Russell Robert), 1904-1971 Genesis! Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1941 Release date is 2020-04-24 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Genesis!" by R. R. Winterbotham is a science fiction novella written during the early 1940s, appearing originally in "Planet Stories" in the summer of 1941. The story presents a speculative exploration of the nature of life and evolution, set against the backdrop of space travel and extraterrestrial fantasy. The narrative focuses on the character of Harry Renzu, a scientist determined to create a new form of life on Venus, delving into themes of domination, gratitude, and the ethics of scientific experimentation. The plot follows Captain Vic Arlen and his crew, including the enigmatic Venusian Gheal, as they embark on an expedition to Venus with Renzu, who seeks to mold life from the planet's protoplasm. Conflict arises between Renzu's cruel treatment of Gheal and Arlen's efforts to treat him humanely. The discovery of a brutal scheme by Renzu—to use the bones of his crew members to perfect his protoplasmic creations—leads to a violent confrontation between the scientist and his own monstrous creations. As Arlen and engineer McFerson navigate this alien world, they grapple with the consequences of playing god, successfully escaping Renzu's insanity thanks to Gheal's unexpected loyalty. The story ultimately challenges the notion of what it means to be truly alive and the moral implications of scientific ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Scientists -- Fiction Space flight -- Fiction Venus (Planet) -- Fiction Morey, Leo, 1889-1965 Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1941 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61907 102731 102731