Anderson, Poul 1926-2001 creator Vestal, Herman B. 1916-2007 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sargasso of Lost Starships" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The story is set in a vast, interstellar landscape and follows Captain Basil Donovan, a once-noble space raider, as he navigates the complexities of war, authority, and otherworldly dangers following the conquest of his home planet, Ansa, by the Terran Empire. The narrative intertwines themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the psychological impact of encountering the unknown, particularly through Donovan's turbulent relationship with Valduma, a mystical entity tied to the ominous Black Nebula. At the start of the novel, we meet Donovan in a bar, where he's grappling with his status as a commoner in a newly occupied territory. Throughout this opening portion, a sense of dissatisfaction and disillusionment permeates as he reminisces about past glories and struggles against the authority of the invading forces. As tensions escalate, Donovan resists an Imperial summons, which leads to a chaotic brawl involving Imperial soldiers, emphasizing the resistance of the local population. The narrative further foreshadows a deeper danger tied to the Black Nebula, where Donovan's past exploits haunt him, and the potential for madness and death looms large as they embark on a mission that delves into the aspects of survival against both the Empire and the mysterious forces that lurk within the Nebula. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-12-14 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Adventure stories Man-woman relationships -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64048 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64048 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134456.0 64048