Anderson, Poul 1926-2001 creator Vestal, Herman B. 1916-2007 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lord of a Thousand Suns" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around Daryesh, a once-powerful immortal being from an ancient civilization called Vwyrdda, who finds himself trapped in the body of a mortal man, Lieutenant John Laird, after a catastrophic event. The narrative delves into themes of identity and the clash of civilizations as Daryesh navigates his new existence while contending with Laird's memories and experiences. The plot unfolds as Laird, during a war between Earth and the Janyards, seeks out advanced weaponry hidden on the long-forgotten planet of Vwyrdda. Upon discovering the remnants of this lost civilization, he unwittingly awakens Daryesh, who possesses the knowledge of immense power sought by both factions. The two minds struggle for control over their shared body as they confront the hostile Janyards. As tensions escalate, they strike a delicate balance of cooperation for survival, leading to a confrontation that could shift the course of the war. Ultimately, the novel explores the complexities of merging identities as Laird and Daryesh forge a partnership that blends their destinies, hinting at the larger philosophical questions surrounding existence, power, and the future of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-12-08 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction War stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Identity -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63993 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63993 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134456.0 63993