The Alien
1951
The Alien is a science fiction novel by Raymond F. Jones, first published in 1951. The story follows Dr. Delmar Underwood and his colleagues as they uncover remnants of an ancient alien civilization, the Stroids, that existed half a million years ago. The narrative delves into the ethical and philosophical dilemmas faced by the scientists as they grapple with the implications of resurrecting a member of this extinct race and the potential consequences of their discovery. The novel explores themes of discovery, societal decay, and the responsibilities that come with advanced knowledge.
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“Always it had been the same; leaders arose holding before men the illusion of vast, glorious promises while they carefully led them into hells of lost dreams and broken promises.””
— Raymond F. Jones
“the news blared abruptly with its perpetual urgency that made him wonder how the commentators endured the endless flow of crises. The President had been impeached again”
— Raymond F. Jones
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