02493cam a22003853u 4500 63783 UtSlPG 20260610134453.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Walton, Bryce, 1918-1988 Savage Galahad 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 Winter 1946 Release date is 2020-11-16 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Savage Galahad" by Bryce Walton is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. Set on a hostile alien world, the narrative revolves around a unique creature, exploring themes of beauty, survival, and alien intelligence. The story delves into the interactions between a sensitive, supersonic intelligent being and a lost human woman from Earth, underscoring a striking contrast between their respective worlds. In the swampy landscape of Venus, a native creature experiences conflicting emotions as he observes a beautiful Earth woman who has strayed from her ship. Despite the hostile environment filled with monstrous dangers, he is captivated by her beauty and desires to protect her. Core to the narrative is his instinctive struggle against predatory threats, culminating in a fierce battle against a fearsome creature known as the Torrg. As he saves the woman from imminent peril, he grapples with existential questions about beauty, connection, and the limits of instinct, ultimately sacrificing himself in a bold attempt to safeguard her fragile existence in his brutal world. The novella paints a poignant picture of love and longing in the face of overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Venus (Planet) -- Fiction Kiemle, H. W. (Henry William), 1908-1969 Produced from Planet Stories Winter 1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63783 104607 104607