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The Men Return

1957

Jack Vance

The Men Return

The Men Return

Jack Vance

1957

Science-Fiction & Fantasy

The Men Return is a science fiction novella by Jack Vance, first published in 1957. Set in a bizarre reality where cause and effect have unraveled, it follows Finn, one of the last remaining humans known as Relicts, as he navigates a perilous landscape inhabited by warped creatures called Organisms. The narrative explores themes of survival and the human condition, culminating in a conflict between the Relicts and Organisms when the sun returns, restoring order to their chaotic world. This work is part of a collection of five stories that showcase Vance's unique blend of adventure, detection, horror, and humor.

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A science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The book explores themes of su...

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Five vintage stories from the 1950s by Science Fiction Grand Master, Jack Vance. SF stories of adventure, detection, hor...

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