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“As he crept down the stairs, it occurred to him that as a weasel, she could've saved herself and left him to die. Again. But when the time came, she didn't. Again.”

Book:My Lady Jane

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My Lady Jane

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Cynthia Hand

Cynthia Hand is an American author born in 1978. She is known for her young adult literature, particularly the 'Guardians' series, which combines elements of fantasy, romance, and growth. more

“We take off into the cosmos, ready for anything: for solitude, for hardship, for exhaustion, death. Modesty forbids us to say so, but there are times when we think pretty well of ourselves. And yet, if we examine it more closely, our enthusiasm turns out to be all sham. We don't want to conquer the cosmos, we simply want to extend the boundaries of Earth to the frontiers of the cosmos.... We are humanitarian and chivalrous; we don't want to enslave other races, we simply want to bequeath them our values and take over their heritage in exchange. We think of ourselves as the Knights of the Holy Contact. This is another lie. We are only seeking Man. We have no need of other worlds. We need mirrors. (1970 English translation)”

Racism Science Fiction Imperialism Space Exploration Self Image Chauvinism Jingoism New Worlds

Book:Solaris

Source: Solaris

“Was it privilege to love you? Painted hues of viridescent lives to those lost seconds when we saw the world begin again in strides.”

Love Life Truth Dreams Lovers Beginning Lives New Worlds

Book:Under the Rose

Source: Under the Rose

“New worlds await us! Trembling with fear!”

Fear Nature Aphorism Ecosystem Space Race Tremble New Worlds Await Global Worming Life On Mars

Book:The New Land

Source: The New Land