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Condition
Good
Language
English
Author
A. E. van Vogt
Title
Slan: A Novel (Slan, 1)
ISBN
0312852363
Uploaded
3 weeks ago
Slan is a classic science fiction novel by American-Canadian writer A. E. van Vogt. It was first serialized in the magazine Astounding Science Fiction in 1940 before being published as a novel in 1946. The novel won a Retro-Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2016 for the year 1941.
Book Summary
The novel tells the story of Jommy Cross, an orphan mutant with telepathic abilities who belongs to a race of superbeings known as "slans".
Slans are hunted and despised by normal humans who fear their superior abilities.
The story follows Jommy as he tries to survive and find others of his kind while being pursued by a repressive government.
The book explores themes of prejudice, identity, and the nature of humanity, and is considered an analogy for the persecution of minorities.