The Dark Goddess: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Dark Goddess is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shaver, Richard S. (1907–1975).
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"The Dark Goddess" by Richard S. Shaver is a science fiction novella first published in the early 1950s. The book explores themes of loneliness, companionship, and the mystique of alien life through the eyes of Peter McCarthy, a weary voyager from space. Set against a richly imagined backdrop of a dark, aquatic planet populated by a powerful mer-woman known as Alfreya, the story delves into the complexities of existence and the search for connection in an alien world. In "The Dark Goddess," Peter McCarthy's spaceship crashes on a mysterious planet inhabited by the last of a once-great civilization, personified by Alfreya, the mer-woman who is left alone after her people evacuate to escape the planet's impending doom. McCarthy, who arrives at a moment of despair, finds himself enchanted and cared for by Alfreya and her ethereal, glowing companions. As he immerses himself in this strange paradise, he struggles with his longing for freedom while also recognizing the deep bond he forms with Alfreya. Eventually, he learns that he cannot leave her world, and instead embraces a new life, filled with wonders and joys, as he becomes part of Alfreya’s existence, ultimately leading to a new family that may bridge both their worlds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Dark Goddess
- Author credits: Shaver, Richard S. (1907–1975)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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