Zurk by Richard O. Lewis
"Zurk" by Richard O. Lewis is a science fiction novella likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds on a moon of Jupiter, where Earthians face dire threats from sinister creatures known as the "Creatures of Darkness." The narrative delves into themes of sacrifice, the bond between father and daughter, and the struggle for survival in a hostile environment. The plot centers around Guyard and his daughter Marene as theyprepare for the impending capture by the malevolent beings who demand youth as tribute. Guyard, through years of effort, has created a steel giant named Zurk, intending it to be a savior. However, due to a malfunction, Zurk remains inert. As the story progresses, Guyard's desperate last moments allow his consciousness to transfer into Zurk, reviving the giant who becomes their only hope against their oppressors. In a climactic battle, Zurk fights to protect the Earthians and ultimately sacrifices his existence in a final effort to thwart the alien threat, realizing the only way to power a weapon against them is to fuse his energy with it, leading to a heroic, bittersweet conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lewis, Richard O. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Morey, Leo, 1889-1965 |
| Title | Zurk |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Robots -- Fiction |
| Subject | Revolutions -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62043 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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