The Planet That Time Forgot

audiobook

The Planet That Time Forgot

by Donald A. Wollheim

EN·~38 minutes

Chapters

Description

Beyond the outer reaches of the solar system, a daring expedition pierces the void in search of a mysterious world that has slipped through history’s memory. The crew’s ship, the Stardust, descends on a colossal planet they name “Planet P,” a place of towering citadels and strange, ancient cultures. As they explore the alien landscape, they encounter societies that have long been isolated from the rest of the galaxy.

On the planet’s surface, the proud mataiya Oomith of Toom stands against the ambitious prince Aald of Nimbor, who threatens to subjugate her people with promises of technological superiority. Their tense council meeting reveals a clash of honor, tradition, and the lure of progress, setting the stage for a struggle that could reshape both worlds. Listeners will be drawn into the political intrigue and the looming conflict as the explorers decide whether to intervene or simply observe.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~38 minutes (36K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2020-04-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Donald A. Wollheim

Donald A. Wollheim

1914–1990

A driving force in American science fiction, this editor, publisher, and writer helped shape what generations of readers found on bookstore shelves. He was especially influential through Ace Books and later as the founder of DAW Books, the first U.S. publishing company devoted entirely to science fiction and fantasy.

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