02709cam a22003973u 4500 63109 UtSlPG 20260610134444.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Jacobi, Carl, 1908-1997 Doctor Universe 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 Fall 1944 Release date is 2020-09-03 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Doctor Universe" by Carl Jacobi is a science fiction novella published in the early 1940s, reflective of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. The story revolves around themes of power, perception, and the consequences of technological misuse while exploring the relationships among various extraterrestrial beings. It combines adventure, humor, and a critique of authority under the backdrop of a vibrant, imaginative universe. The narrative follows Grannie Annie, a renowned science fiction novelist, who discovers that her latest book may have inspired a nefarious plot involving a substance called Green Flames. This substance has the power to influence the minds of those exposed to it, fostering a longing for leadership and intolerance. Together with her old friend Billy and a prospector named Ezra Karn, they journey through the treacherous terrain of Venus to locate a spaceship filled with Green Flames, seeking to prevent the villainous Doctor Universe from harnessing its influence over the populace. As they confront invisible threats and engage in clever schemes to outsmart their adversaries, Grannie Annie's wit and determination shine, leading to a climax that blends humor with a critical defeat of the emerging dictatorship. The story culminates in a satire that emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and the absurdity of blindly following authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Authors -- Fiction Older women -- Fiction Adventure stories Flowers, Annabella C. (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Ingels, Graham, 1915-1991 Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63109 103933 103933