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Shambleau and Others is a 1953 collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories by American writer C. L. Moore. The book was originally announced by Arkham House but never published by them. It was first published by Gnome Press in 1953 in an edition of 4,000 copies.
A collection of fantasy and science fiction stories focused on two characters: Jirel of Joiry, whose forays into mystic realms are detailed in Black God's Kiss, Black God's Shadow, and Jirel Meets Magic; and Northwest Smith, a Han Solo-esque rogue with a ray gun, hero of Tree of Life, Black Thirst, Scarlet Dream, and the titular Shambleau.
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This essay is an attempt to provide a reading of "Sham- bleau," one which pays special attention to the dynamics of the attempt to re- narrate origin stories-dynamics which are of crucial importance both in fem- inist science fiction itself and in the criticism of it.
Smith eventually discovers firsthand that a Shambleau feeds on the life-force of others using the extensible, worm-like appendages it has instead of hair, while addicting its short-lived victims with pure ecstasy. Fortunately for Smith, his Venusian partner Yarol comes looking for him and finds him before it is too late.
Northwest Smith saved her life but had he known what she was - or how she would try to thank him - he might have left her to die. For the girl was Shambleau, and across the galaxy that name meant death - or worse. Contents: Black God's Kiss; Shambleau; Black God's Shadow; Black Thirst; The Tree of Life; Jirel Meets Magic; Scarlet Dream
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Jan 26, 2021 · Although Moore is careful to remove the outright evil aspects of previously Earth-bound vampires, she maintains a mysterious background for the Shambleau. As you read, think about why Moore works to explain and mystify the Shambleau at the same time.
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Praised by H.P. Lovecraft as a "magnificent" debut, C.L. Moore's first story is still one of the most famous and enduring tales in science fiction. Passing through the streets of Lakkdarol, the newest human colony on Mars, Northwest Smith witnesses a bizarre sight: a young woman, clad in scarlet, being chased by a mob chanting "Shambleau ...
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