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100 1 _adePina, Albert,
_d-1957
245 1 0 _aMinions of the Crystal Sphere
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Planet Stories Summer 1944
500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-06
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Minions of the Crystal Sphere" by Albert dePina is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story is set in a dystopian world dominated by a ruthless ruling class known as the Protectors, who enforce stringent laws in the City of Plastica on Neptune, while the oppressed Irreconcilables, living in the dangerous outskirts, resist their control. The protagonist, Vyrl Guerlan, is a young scientist who finds himself entangled in the brutal politics of this oppressive society as he grapples with issues of morality, power, and rebellion. The opening of the novel presents a richly woven tapestry of a futuristic society where the title city is encased in a colossal transparent sphere, symbolizing both beauty and authoritarian control. As Guerlan navigates through a lavish masquerade filled with intrigue and danger, he witnesses the decadence and cruelty of the Protectors, contrasting sharply with the plight of the enslaved masses. Amidst a sword duel prompted by his dissent, Guerlan's conviction grows to challenge this oppressive regime, suggesting that he is not only a product of this society but also a potential catalyst for rebellion as he becomes increasingly aware of the injustices that surround him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aSpace stations -- Fiction
653 _aNeptune (Planet) -- Fiction
700 1 _aElias, Lee,
_d1920-1998
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories Summer 1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63134
999 _c103958
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