Anthony, Piers 1934- creator Finlay, Virgil 1914-1971 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Quinquepedalian" by Piers Anthony is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story explores themes of nature, intelligence, and the complexities of life on an alien planet, engaging with extraordinary creatures that challenge human understanding. Through the protagonist, Charles Tinnerman, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure in a mysterious forest, highlighting humanity's relationship with alien life forms. The narrative follows Tinnerman and his companions as they stumble upon massive creatures on an alien planet. Their encounter with a gigantic, intelligent being known as the quinquepedalian unfolds after they accidentally kill its young. The plot emphasizes Tinnerman's struggle with his own humanity and the moral implications of their actions against the backdrop of the forest's alien beauty. As Tinnerman grapples with the consequences of his decisions, he realizes the complexity and intelligence of these creatures, ultimately seeking to communicate with them rather than destroy them. The book culminates in Tinnerman's acknowledgment of their shared existence and the hope for a peaceful resolution between humans and the quinquepedalian species. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-12-16 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Originally published: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1963 Science fiction Short stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Outer space -- Exploration -- Fiction PS New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1963 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72430 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72430 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134656.0 72430