02423cam a22003733u 4500 68860 UtSlPG 20260610134607.0 m cr n 260607r20221952utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Zacks, Robert From outer space Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Startling Stories, May 1952 Release date is 2022-08-29 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "From Outer Space" by Robert Zacks is a science fiction story originally published in the early 1950s. Set in a distant future where humanity faces extraterrestrial contact, the narrative confronts themes of communication, understanding, and the repercussions of first encounters with alien life forms. This short story captures the essence of humanity's fate when confronted with the unknown, exploring the fragility of civilization in the face of superior beings. The plot revolves around an old space veteran who recounts to a group of young, eager listeners the events leading to humanity's downfall. The story begins with Earth's first contact through telepathic messages from aliens who initially express confusion over humanity's status. As Earth prepares for an encounter, panic ensues, leading to military readiness. However, this results in the aliens controlling the planet after witnessing humanity's violent preparations, mistaking a cultural scene for a predatory threat. The story culminates in a poignant twist as these aliens, who evolved from pigs, decide to place humanity in bondage, showcasing the ironic consequences of misunderstanding and fear. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Better Publications, Inc., 1952 Science fiction Short stories Storytelling -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Schomburg, Alex, 1905-1998 Produced from Startling Stories, May 1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68860 109664 109664