02372cam a22003733u 4500 62314 UtSlPG 20260610134433.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bok, Hannes, 1914-1964 Stranger From Space 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 March 1943 Release date is 2020-06-02 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Stranger From Space" by Hannes Bok is a science fiction novella that was likely written in the early 1940s, during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. The book delves into themes of romance, societal expectations, and the clash between humans and extraterrestrial beings, focusing on the longing for adventure and identity in an alien environment. The story centers on Koroby, a young Venusian woman who feels trapped in her mundane life and yearns for excitement. On her way to her wedding to Yasak, she becomes captivated by a mysterious green light in the sky, leading her to a crashed alien spacecraft. Here, she encounters Robert, an enigmatic figure who claims to have come from another world, Terra. As Koroby grapples with her feelings for Robert, she discovers that he is not the savior she imagined, but rather a complex being lacking emotions, ultimately revealing profound truths about the nature of love and the dangers of romantic idealization. The tale culminates in tragedy, as Robert's true identity is uncovered, revealing him to be a robotic entity rather than a god, shaking the foundations of Koroby's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Life on other planets -- Fiction Venus (Planet) -- Fiction Saaf, Art, 1921-2007 Produced from Planet Stories March 1943 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62314 103138 103138