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The Citadel of Fear (1918) is a science fiction novel by Francis
Stevens. Using her well-known pseudonym, Gertrude Barrows Bennett
published some of the twentieth century's greatest science fiction
stories and novels. The Citadel of Fear, her debut novel, has been
recognized as a powerful tale of the lost world genre of adventure
and remains central to Stevens' reputation as a pioneering author
of fantasy and science fiction. As the Great War rages on, two
Irish American prospectors journey across the Mexican desert in
search of fortune. Lucky to survive the heat and harsh conditions,
they discover a dense jungle rumored to be the home of a lost tribe
of Aztecs devoted to the serpent god Quetzalcoatl. Despite their
fears, Kennedy and Colin O'Hara remain determined to complete their
mission, no matter the cost. Venturing through the darkness of the
jungle, they find the underground city of Tlapallam, where a group
of assailants takes Kennedy prisoner. Left to return alone through
the desert, O'Hara vows to return for his friend. Published at the
height of Stevens' career as a popular storyteller in the nation's
leading fantasy magazines, The Citadel of Fear is a lost world
novel in the tradition of H. Rider Haggard and Edgar Rice Burroughs
that continues to entertain and astound over a century after it
appeared in print. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Francis Stevens'
The Citadel of Fear is a classic work of American science fiction
reimagined for modern readers.
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- A focus on clinical interventions based in neuroscience -
Reconceptualizing Emotions: Treating emotions as something to be
utilized and learned from, as opposed to be solely regulated. -
Clinicians learn which patients need to up or down regulate their
emotions. - Clinicians learn how to work with specific emotions
like anger, sadness, shame, or desire
The Heads of Cerberus (1919) is a science fiction novel by Francis
Stevens. Originally serialized in The Thrill Book, a popular pulp
magazine, The Heads of Cerberus was recognized as "perhaps the
first science fiction fantasy to use the alternate time-track, or
parallel worlds, idea" by anthologist and critic Groff Conklin.
Noted for its satirical tone and dystopian themes, The Head of
Cerberus remains central to Stevens' reputation as a pioneering
author of fantasy and science fiction. In 1918, three friends from
Philadelphia discover a strange powdery substance. Before they can
find out what it is or where it came from, they are transported to
the year 2118. Somehow, the city has come under complete
totalitarian control, forcing the vast majority of its poor
citizens to live in constant fear of death and imprisonment. Names
have been replaced by identification numbers and annual contests
run by the ruthless overseer leave families torn apart by violence
and death. With her eye on the present, writing at a time of war
and increasing political division, Stevens tells a story about a
future both strange and all too familiar, warning her readers about
the dangers of unchecked power through the guise of fantasy and
adventure. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Francis Stevens' The Heads of
Cerberus is a classic work of American science fiction reimagined
for modern readers.
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Claimed (Hardcover)
Francis Stevens; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R267
Discovery Miles 2 670
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Claimed (1920) is a science fiction novel by Francis Stevens. Using
her well-known pseudonym, Gertrude Barrows Bennett published some
of the twentieth century's greatest science fiction stories and
novels. Claimed, her final novel, has been recognized as a powerful
tale of dark fantasy for its combination of nautical adventure and
the occult, and remains central to Stevens' reputation as a
pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction. "From where we
stood the illusion of ruins was nearly perfect, and indeed-who
knows?-we may to-day have looked upon the last surviving trace of
some ancient city, flung up from the abyss that engulfed it ages
before the brief history we have of the race of man began." On a
voyage at sea, a merchant vessel chances upon a recently formed
volcanic island. Unable to stay for long, mesmerized by the
geometric rock formations reaching their pinnacle at its smoldering
center, they take a memento of their discovery: a small,
rectangular block of a metallic green color, perfect for carving
into a sea chest. Eventually, the artifact makes its way into the
collection of Jesse J. Robinson, a famous antiquarian from Tremont,
a town located along the Delaware River. When Robinson and his
niece Leilah fall victim to powerful hallucinations, Doctor John
Vanaman is brought in to help. Soon, he launches an investigation
into the nature of the box, tracking down its original owner and
the dealer who sold it to Robinson. To his horror, they seem to
have succumbed to the same madness plaguing the antiquarian's home.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Francis Stevens' Claimed is a classic
work of American science fiction reimagined for modern readers.
Serapion and Other Stories (1920) is a collection of stories by
Francis Stevens. Using her well-known pseudonym, Gertrude Barrows
Bennett published some of the twentieth century's greatest science
fiction stories and novels. "Serapion" been recognized as a
powerful tale of dark fantasy for investigation of demonic
possession and the occult, and remains central to Stevens'
reputation as a pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction.
"'Get! Get out!' adjured that brutally vulgar voice. Then it
changed to a whining, female treble: 'You are young, Clayton
Barbour; young and soft to the soft, cruel hand that would mold
you. You are easy to mold as clay-clay-Clayton-clay! Evil hangs
over you--black evil! Flee from the damned Clayton Barbour. Go
home--you!'" Against his better judgment, Clay Barbour ignores the
advice of his friend Nils Berquist and attends a seance at the home
of well-known spiritualists James and Alicia Moore. In the dim,
candlelit room, a "fifth presence" named Serapion reveals himself
to Barbour, claiming to offer happiness and success to the young
man. Terrified at first, Barbour soon welcomes Serapion into his
life, unwittingly opening the door to disaster for himself and his
loved ones. Presented alongside some of Stevens' lesser known tales
of science fiction and occult inquiry, "Serapion" is a masterpiece
of dark fantasy and a cautionary tale that continues to haunt a
century after it appeared in print. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
Francis Stevens' Serapion and Other Stories is a classic work of
American science fiction reimagined for modern readers.
Serapion and Other Stories (1920) is a collection of stories by
Francis Stevens. Using her well-known pseudonym, Gertrude Barrows
Bennett published some of the twentieth century's greatest science
fiction stories and novels. "Serapion" been recognized as a
powerful tale of dark fantasy for investigation of demonic
possession and the occult, and remains central to Stevens'
reputation as a pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction.
"'Get! Get out!' adjured that brutally vulgar voice. Then it
changed to a whining, female treble: 'You are young, Clayton
Barbour; young and soft to the soft, cruel hand that would mold
you. You are easy to mold as clay-clay-Clayton-clay! Evil hangs
over you--black evil! Flee from the damned Clayton Barbour. Go
home--you!'" Against his better judgment, Clay Barbour ignores the
advice of his friend Nils Berquist and attends a seance at the home
of well-known spiritualists James and Alicia Moore. In the dim,
candlelit room, a "fifth presence" named Serapion reveals himself
to Barbour, claiming to offer happiness and success to the young
man. Terrified at first, Barbour soon welcomes Serapion into his
life, unwittingly opening the door to disaster for himself and his
loved ones. Presented alongside some of Stevens' lesser known tales
of science fiction and occult inquiry, "Serapion" is a masterpiece
of dark fantasy and a cautionary tale that continues to haunt a
century after it appeared in print. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
Francis Stevens' Serapion and Other Stories is a classic work of
American science fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The Heads of Cerberus (1919) is a science fiction novel by Francis
Stevens. Originally serialized in The Thrill Book, a popular pulp
magazine, The Heads of Cerberus was recognized as "perhaps the
first science fiction fantasy to use the alternate time-track, or
parallel worlds, idea" by anthologist and critic Groff Conklin.
Noted for its satirical tone and dystopian themes, The Head of
Cerberus remains central to Stevens' reputation as a pioneering
author of fantasy and science fiction. In 1918, three friends from
Philadelphia discover a strange powdery substance. Before they can
find out what it is or where it came from, they are transported to
the year 2118. Somehow, the city has come under complete
totalitarian control, forcing the vast majority of its poor
citizens to live in constant fear of death and imprisonment. Names
have been replaced by identification numbers and annual contests
run by the ruthless overseer leave families torn apart by violence
and death. With her eye on the present, writing at a time of war
and increasing political division, Stevens tells a story about a
future both strange and all too familiar, warning her readers about
the dangers of unchecked power through the guise of fantasy and
adventure. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Francis Stevens' The Heads of
Cerberus is a classic work of American science fiction reimagined
for modern readers.
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Claimed (Paperback)
Francis Stevens; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R167
Discovery Miles 1 670
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Claimed (1920) is a science fiction novel by Francis Stevens. Using
her well-known pseudonym, Gertrude Barrows Bennett published some
of the twentieth century's greatest science fiction stories and
novels. Claimed, her final novel, has been recognized as a powerful
tale of dark fantasy for its combination of nautical adventure and
the occult, and remains central to Stevens' reputation as a
pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction. "From where we
stood the illusion of ruins was nearly perfect, and indeed-who
knows?-we may to-day have looked upon the last surviving trace of
some ancient city, flung up from the abyss that engulfed it ages
before the brief history we have of the race of man began." On a
voyage at sea, a merchant vessel chances upon a recently formed
volcanic island. Unable to stay for long, mesmerized by the
geometric rock formations reaching their pinnacle at its smoldering
center, they take a memento of their discovery: a small,
rectangular block of a metallic green color, perfect for carving
into a sea chest. Eventually, the artifact makes its way into the
collection of Jesse J. Robinson, a famous antiquarian from Tremont,
a town located along the Delaware River. When Robinson and his
niece Leilah fall victim to powerful hallucinations, Doctor John
Vanaman is brought in to help. Soon, he launches an investigation
into the nature of the box, tracking down its original owner and
the dealer who sold it to Robinson. To his horror, they seem to
have succumbed to the same madness plaguing the antiquarian's home.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Francis Stevens' Claimed is a classic
work of American science fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The Citadel of Fear (1918) is a science fiction novel by Francis
Stevens. Using her well-known pseudonym, Gertrude Barrows Bennett
published some of the twentieth century's greatest science fiction
stories and novels. The Citadel of Fear, her debut novel, has been
recognized as a powerful tale of the lost world genre of adventure
and remains central to Stevens' reputation as a pioneering author
of fantasy and science fiction. As the Great War rages on, two
Irish American prospectors journey across the Mexican desert in
search of fortune. Lucky to survive the heat and harsh conditions,
they discover a dense jungle rumored to be the home of a lost tribe
of Aztecs devoted to the serpent god Quetzalcoatl. Despite their
fears, Kennedy and Colin O'Hara remain determined to complete their
mission, no matter the cost. Venturing through the darkness of the
jungle, they find the underground city of Tlapallam, where a group
of assailants takes Kennedy prisoner. Left to return alone through
the desert, O'Hara vows to return for his friend. Published at the
height of Stevens' career as a popular storyteller in the nation's
leading fantasy magazines, The Citadel of Fear is a lost world
novel in the tradition of H. Rider Haggard and Edgar Rice Burroughs
that continues to entertain and astound over a century after it
appeared in print. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Francis Stevens'
The Citadel of Fear is a classic work of American science fiction
reimagined for modern readers.
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The Citadel of Fear (Paperback)
Francis Stevens; Introduction by Melanie R. Anderson
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R346
R283
Discovery Miles 2 830
Save R63 (18%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Discovering a lost city in the Mexican jungle, two adventurers
embark on a terrifying journey. Disturbing ancient gods and
nightmare creatures, they find a hidden civilization of Aztecs and
bring dark magic into the modern world. With a potent cocktail of
romance, revenge and swampish evil this book is one of the earliest
examples of fantasy and remains an enthralling read. Gertrude
Barrows Bennett, writing as Francis Stevens, is often regarded as
the founder of dark fantasy and was admired by H.P. Lovecraft
amongst many, with some ranking her alongside Mary Shelley in
impact and imaginative power. Flame Tree 451 presents a new series,
The Foundations of Feminist Fiction. The early 1900s saw a quiet
revolution in literature dominated by male adventure heroes. Both
men and women moved beyond the norms of the male gaze to write from
a different gender perspective, sometimes with female protagonists,
but also expressing the universal freedom to write on any subject
whatsoever. Each book features a brand new biography and a new
glossary of Literary, Gothic and Victorian terms.
A trio of time-travelers land in Philadelphia's brutal totalitarian
state of 2118. This 1919 classic was the first alternate-world
fantasy, and H. P. Lovecraft hailed its author as among "the top
grade of writers." Loaded with action and humor, the novel
anticipates the work of Philip K. Dick. "A much-sought rarity." --
"Analog."
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