Lord of a Thousand Suns is a science fiction novel by Poul Anderson, written in the early 1950s. The story follows Daryesh, an immortal being from the ancient civilization of Vwyrdda, who becomes trapped in the mortal body of Lieutenant John Laird after a catastrophic event. The narrative explores themes of identity and the clash of civilizations as Daryesh navigates his new life while confronting the challenges of mortality and war.
