Triplanetary (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. 2 Versions in One EditionBy E. E. Smith
Length11h 13m
About this audiobook
Triplanetary is a foundational space-opera narrative in which planetary politics, engineered cataclysm, and privateering intrigue expand into cosmic history. In its book form, revised to stand at the threshold of the Lensman sequence, it follows Conway Costigan and Clio Marsden while framing their peril against the ancient contest between Arisia and Eddore. Smith's prose is headlong, technophilic, and grand, blending scientific exposition with melodramatic velocity; its importance lies not in psychological subtlety but in codifying pulp science fiction's galactic scale. Edward Elmer "Doc" Smith (1890–1965) was both an industrial chemist and a principal architect of American science fiction. His training in chemical engineering and work in food technology encouraged the confident manipulation of physics, energy, and machinery that animates his fiction. Having helped inaugurate super-scientific adventure with The Skylark of Space, Smith brought to Triplanetary the optimism, imperial anxieties, and technological imagination of the interwar pulp magazines. Readers interested in the genealogy of modern space opera should approach Triplanetary as a primary text rather than an antique curiosity. Its weapons, battles, alien designs, and cosmic conspiracies anticipate later traditions of galactic empire and cinematic superscience. For those willing to meet it on pulp terms, it remains vigorous, influential, and exhilarating.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (7.7K)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing
GenreScience Fiction
Length11 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 22, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Synopsis
3Historical Context
4BOOK ONE
5CHAPTER 1: ARISIA AND EDDORE
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6CHAPTER 2: THE FALL OF ATLANTIS
7CHAPTER 3: THE FALL OF ROME
8BOOK TWO
9CHAPTER 4: 1918
10CHAPTER 5: 1941
11CHAPTER 6: 19—?
12BOOK THREE
13CHAPTER 7: PIRATES OF SPACE
14CHAPTER 8: IN ROGER'S PLANETOID
15CHAPTER 9: FLEET AGAINST PLANETOID
16CHAPTER 10: WITHIN THE RED VEIL
17CHAPTER 11: NEVIAN STRIFE
18CHAPTER 12: WORM, SUBMARINE, AND FREEDOM
19CHAPTER 13: THE HILL
20CHAPTER 14: THE SUPER-SHIP IS LAUNCHED
21CHAPTER 15: SPECIMENS
22CHAPTER 16: SUPER-SHIP IN ACTION
23CHAPTER 17: ROGER CARRIES ON
24CHAPTER 18: THE SPECIMENS ESCAPE
25CHAPTER 19: GIANTS MEET
26Analysis
27Reflection
28Memorable Quotes
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