The Venus Trap

Venture to the outlandish space colonies of tomorrow in Evelyn E. Smith's "The Venus Trap," a collection of science fiction short stories brimming with humor and sharp satire. Set against the backdrop of humanity's expansion into the solar system, particularly on Venus, these tales offer a wry and witty look at the potential absurdities of life among the stars. Smith's imaginative scenarios and keen observations on human nature create a thought-provoking and entertaining reading experience, making this book a timeless exploration of the future as seen through a uniquely humorous lens. A classic of the genre, "The Venus Trap" continues to resonate with readers who appreciate science fiction that dares to be both intelligent and funny. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a beloved work, inviting readers to rediscover the satirical brilliance of Evelyn E. Smith.

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The Venus Trap

Venture to the outlandish space colonies of tomorrow in Evelyn E. Smith's "The Venus Trap," a collection of science fiction short stories brimming with humor and sharp satire. Set against the backdrop of humanity's expansion into the solar system, particularly on Venus, these tales offer a wry and witty look at the potential absurdities of life among the stars. Smith's imaginative scenarios and keen observations on human nature create a thought-provoking and entertaining reading experience, making this book a timeless exploration of the future as seen through a uniquely humorous lens. A classic of the genre, "The Venus Trap" continues to resonate with readers who appreciate science fiction that dares to be both intelligent and funny. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a beloved work, inviting readers to rediscover the satirical brilliance of Evelyn E. Smith.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Venus Trap

The Venus Trap

The Venus Trap

The Venus Trap

Overview

Venture to the outlandish space colonies of tomorrow in Evelyn E. Smith's "The Venus Trap," a collection of science fiction short stories brimming with humor and sharp satire. Set against the backdrop of humanity's expansion into the solar system, particularly on Venus, these tales offer a wry and witty look at the potential absurdities of life among the stars. Smith's imaginative scenarios and keen observations on human nature create a thought-provoking and entertaining reading experience, making this book a timeless exploration of the future as seen through a uniquely humorous lens. A classic of the genre, "The Venus Trap" continues to resonate with readers who appreciate science fiction that dares to be both intelligent and funny. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a beloved work, inviting readers to rediscover the satirical brilliance of Evelyn E. Smith.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781023400954
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/29/2025
Pages: 26
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.05(d)

About the Author

Evelyn E. Smith (1922 - 2000) was an American writer of science fiction and mysteries, as well as a compiler of crossword puzzles. During the 1950s, under her own name, Smith regularly published short stories and novelettes in such publications as Galaxy Science Fiction, Fantastic Universe and the prestigious The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Her short fiction ranges from satires set in a post-apocalyptic setting such as "The Last of the Spode" and "The Hardest Bargain", to "BAXBR/DAXBR", where she explores the dangers of Martian crossword puzzles. Her science fiction novels, which chiefly deal with questions of gender identity and, like all of her work, are characterized by their wit and humor. Smith is probably best known, however, for her Miss Melville Mystery series, which chronicles the exploits of a middle-aged socialite-turned-assassin. Under the pseudonym of Delphine C. Lyons, she authored a number gothic romance novels and the nonfiction work Everyday Witchcraft, which collects magical spells. Smith's short story "At Last I've Found You" was adapted into an opera by Seymour Barab; it premiered in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1984.
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