Triplanetary (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. 2 Versions in One EditionBy E. E. Smith
Length11h 25m
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 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 22, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5BOOK ONE
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6CHAPTER 1: ARISIA AND EDDORE
7CHAPTER 2: THE FALL OF ATLANTIS
8CHAPTER 3: THE FALL OF ROME
9BOOK TWO
10CHAPTER 4: 1918
11CHAPTER 5: 1941
12CHAPTER 6: 19—?
13BOOK THREE
14CHAPTER 7: PIRATES OF SPACE
15CHAPTER 8: IN ROGER'S PLANETOID
16CHAPTER 9: FLEET AGAINST PLANETOID
17CHAPTER 10: WITHIN THE RED VEIL
18CHAPTER 11: NEVIAN STRIFE
19CHAPTER 12: WORM, SUBMARINE, AND FREEDOM
20CHAPTER 13: THE HILL
21CHAPTER 14: THE SUPER-SHIP IS LAUNCHED
22CHAPTER 15: SPECIMENS
23CHAPTER 16: SUPER-SHIP IN ACTION
24CHAPTER 17: ROGER CARRIES ON
25CHAPTER 18: THE SPECIMENS ESCAPE
26CHAPTER 19: GIANTS MEET
27Analysis
28Reflection
29Memorable Quotes
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