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Brown, Rosel George
1926
1967
Dillon, Diane
1933
Dillon, Diane Claire Sorber
Dillon, Leo
1933
2012
From an Unseen Censor
Produced from Galaxy Magazine September 1958
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"From an Unseen Censor" by Rosel George Brown is a science fiction novella written during the late 1950s. The story revolves around the protagonist's unexpected journey to uncover the fate of his eccentric Uncle Isadore who has mysteriously perished in a spacecraft. This tale fits within the genre of speculative fiction, exploring themes of adventure, curiosity, and the desire for fulfillment against the backdrop of an alien world. The narrative follows the protagonist, who, along with his guide Rene, embarks on a peculiar quest to locate his uncle's body aboard a crashed ship on the barren planet Alvarla. However, upon entering the ship, they discover that Uncle Isadore has cleverly hidden his body and left a note challenging his nephew to find his hidden fortune instead. As they navigate through bizarre encounters, including a talking dodo bird named Isadore, they unravel clues leading to trees that produce an invaluable perfume. Through a blend of humor and adventure, the story explores the protagonist's internal struggle between the comfortable life he leads and the wild possibilities opened by his uncle’s quirky legacy. In the end, he must choose between returning to his mundane existence or embracing the exciting unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Uncles -- Fiction
Mystery fiction
Extrasolar planets -- Fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Humour
Category: Adventure
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