In 1854, on the eve of the Crimean War, Defontenay penned the first modern "space opera." "Star" is a treasure chest of alien lore, the history of a world and its varied species, their rise and fall, triumphs and failures. It includes samples of their literature, arts, and moral codes. Above all, it is a visionary work without precedent in the history of science fiction.
In 1854, on the eve of the Crimean War, Defontenay penned the first modern "space opera." "Star" is a treasure chest of alien lore, the history of a w...
