J. U. Giesy, another name in the constellation of early 20th-century science fiction writers, offered contributions that have flickered persistently, albeit modestly, in the genre»s vast sky. Best known for his work, «Palos of the Dog Star Pack» (1918), Giesy utilized the planetary romance template, evident in the stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs. This subgenre combines elements of science fiction and adventure romance, often set on other planets and involving swashbuckling heroes, alien civilizations, and exotic landscapes. «Palos of the Dog Star Pack, » which is set on the planet Palos which orbits the star Sirius, stands as an exemplar of such narrative adventure. The protagonist, Jason Croft, is a psychic voyager, prefiguring the «mind-travel» trope that later became common in science fiction and fantasy literature. While Giesy may not have achieved the iconic status of some of his contemporaries, his work echoed the themes of escapism and the exploration of human potential that were prevalent in the pulp literature of his era. His narratives captured the fascination with the otherworldly, a motif that persists in modern speculative fiction. Despite his relatively limited bibliography, Giesy»s «Palos» series remains a touchstone for enthusiasts of early speculative fiction, reflecting a period when science, literature, and the human imagination were forging new frontiers in storytelling.
7 Электронные книги J. U. Giesy
Junius B. Smith & J.U. Giesy: The Opposing Venus: The Complete Cabalistic Cases of Semi Dual, the Occult Detector
Semi Dual returns in another suspenseful mystery which only his occult skills can resolve. Dorien, a wealthy man about town, is shot and wounded in his apartment in the course of what Inspector Johns …
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J. U. Giesy: Palos of the Dog Star Pack
In ‘Palos of the Dog Star Pack’ by J. U. Giesy, readers are immersed into a fantastical world filled with alien creatures and interstellar adventures. Written in a captivating and descriptive style, …
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J. U. Giesy: The Mouthpiece of Zitu
J. U. Giesy’s novel, The Mouthpiece of Zitu, is a captivating tale set in a fantastical world filled with mystical creatures and epic adventures. The book combines elements of science fiction, fantas …
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J. U. Giesy: Jason, Son of Jason
In ‘Jason, Son of Jason’ by J. U. Giesy, the reader is drawn into a captivating tale of adventure and heroism set in ancient Greece. The book follows the journey of Jason, the son of the legendary he …
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J. U. Giesy: Palos of the Dog Star Pack
In ‘Palos of the Dog Star Pack’ by J. U. Giesy, readers are transported to a fantastical world where alien creatures from the Dog Star come to Earth seeking human cooperation in their quest for immor …
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€1.99
J.U. Giesy: Jason, Son Of Jason
"Jason, Son of Jason" by J. U. Giesy is an epic fantasy adventure steeped in Greek mythology. Giesy expertly crafts a thrilling tale that follows the heroic journey of Jason, son of the leg …
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J. U. Giesy: The Jason Croft Trilogy – SF Classics
Embark on an astral odyssey with ‘The Jason Croft Trilogy, ‘ a captivating collection that transcends the boundaries of space and time. Join Jason Croft, a wealthy American endowed with the extraordi …
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