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Sword and planet

Index Sword and planet

Sword and planet is a subgenre of science fantasy that features rousing adventure stories set on other planets, and usually featuring humans as protagonists. [1]

76 relations: A Princess of Mars, Across the Zodiac, Alliance–Union universe, Amtor, Apergy, Arena of Antares, Armada of Antares, Avenger of Antares, Balzan of the Cat People, Barsoom, Black holes in fiction, Bladesman of Antares, Callisto series, Calories (story), Charles Gramlich, Chronicles of an Age of Darkness, Dray Prescot series, Dying Earth genre, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Epic film, Fictional planets of the Solar System, Finished (short story), Fliers of Antares, Galtar and the Golden Lance, Gor, Gorean subculture, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002 TV series), John Carter (film), John Norman, John Ulrich Giesy, Jupiter's moons in fiction, Krozair of Kregen, L. Sprague de Camp, Lieut. Gullivar Jones: His Vacation, Lin Carter, List of fictional universes in literature, List of genres, List of writing genres, Manhounds of Antares, Mars in fiction, Merovingen Nights, Outline of fantasy, Percy Greg, Perpetual Motion (novella), Planetary romance, Prince of Scorpio, Renegade of Kregen, Robert E. Howard, Science fantasy, ..., She-Ra: Princess of Power, Sword and sorcery, Sword of Chaos, Swords Against Tomorrow, Swordships of Scorpio, The Bones of Zora, The Hand of Zei, The Hostage of Zir, The Prisoner of Zhamanak, The Queen of Zamba, The Spell Sword, The Stones of Nomuru, The Suns of Scorpio, The Sword of Aldones, The Swords of Zinjaban, The Tides of Kregen, The Tower of Zanid, The Venom Trees of Sunga, The Virgin of Zesh, The Virgin of Zesh & The Tower of Zanid, ThunderCats (1985 TV series), ThunderCats (comics), Transit to Scorpio, Venus in fiction, Viagens Interplanetarias, Warrior of Scorpio. Expand index (26 more) »

A Princess of Mars

A Princess of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first of his Barsoom series.

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Across the Zodiac

Across the Zodiac: The Story of a Wrecked Record (1880) is a science fiction novel by Percy Greg, who has been credited as an originator of the sword and planet subgenre of science fiction.

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Alliance–Union universe

The Alliance–Union universe is a fictional universe created by American writer C. J. Cherryh.

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Amtor

The Amtor or Venus Series is a science fantasy series consisting of four novels and one novelette written by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs.

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Apergy

Apergy is a fictitious form of anti-gravitational energy first described by Percy Greg in his 1880 sword and planet novel Across the Zodiac.

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Arena of Antares

Arena of Antares is a science fiction novel by British writer Kenneth Bulmer, written under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers; it is seventh volumes in his Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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Armada of Antares

Armada of Antares is a science fiction novel written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers, and is volume eleven in his extensive Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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Avenger of Antares

Avenger of Antares is a science fiction novel written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers, and is volume ten in his extensive Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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Balzan of the Cat People

Balzan Of The Cat People is a short lived series of three books by Gerard F. Conway, writing as Wallace Moore.

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Barsoom

Barsoom is a fictional representation of the planet Mars created by American pulp fiction author Edgar Rice Burroughs.

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Black holes in fiction

The study of black holes, gravitational sources so massive that even light cannot escape from them, goes back to the late 18th century.

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Bladesman of Antares

Bladesman of Antares is a science fiction novel by British writer Kenneth Bulmer, written under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers.

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Callisto series

The Callisto series is a sequence of eight science fiction novels by Lin Carter, of the sword and planet subgenre, first published by Dell Books from 1972-1978.

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Calories (story)

"Calories" is a science fiction short story by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, part of his Viagens Interplanetarias series.

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Charles Gramlich

Charles Allen Gramlich (born October 14, 1958 in Arkansas), is an American writer best known for combining science fiction and horror in his works.

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Chronicles of an Age of Darkness

The Chronicles of an Age of Darkness is a ten-volume series of cross-genre fantasy and science fiction novels created by English cult author Hugh Cook.

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Dray Prescot series

The Dray Prescot series is a sequence of fifty-two science fiction novels and a number of associated short stories of the subgenre generally classified as sword and planet, written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers.

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Dying Earth genre

Dying Earth is a subgenre of science fantasy or science fiction which takes place in the far future at either the end of life on Earth or the End of Time, when the laws of the universe themselves fail.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875 – March 19, 1950) was an American fiction writer best known for his celebrated and prolific output in the adventure and science-fiction genres.

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Epic film

Epic films are a style of filmmaking with large scale, sweeping scope, and spectacle.

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Fictional planets of the Solar System

The fictional portrayal of our Solar System has often included planets, moons, and other celestial objects which do not actually exist in reality.

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Finished (short story)

"Finished" is a science fiction short story by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, part of his Viagens Interplanetarias series.

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Fliers of Antares

Fliers of Antares is a science fiction novel written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers, and is volume eight in his extensive Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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Galtar and the Golden Lance

Galtar and the Golden Lance is a 30-minute animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions which aired in syndication in 1985–86 as part of The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera.

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Gor

Gor is the Counter-Earth setting for an extended series of sword and planet novels by author and philosophy professor John Norman.

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Gorean subculture

Gorean subculture is a fandom based on the philosophy espoused in John Norman's long-running sword and planet novel series Chronicles of Counter-Earth.

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is an American animated television series produced by Filmation based on Mattel's toy line Masters of the Universe.

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002 TV series)

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is an American-Canadian animated television series.

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John Carter (film)

John Carter is a 2012 American science fiction action film directed by Andrew Stanton from a screenplay written by Stanton, Mark Andrews, and Michael Chabon.

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John Norman

John Norman is the pen name of John Frederick Lange, Jr. (born June 3, 1931), who is the author of the Gor series of fantasy novels, and a professor of philosophy.

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John Ulrich Giesy

John Ulrich Giesy (J.U. Giesy) born August 6, 1877 near Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA, died September 8, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, was an American physician, novelist and author.

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Jupiter's moons in fiction

Jupiter's extensive system of natural satellites – in particular the four large Galilean moons (Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto) – has been a common science fiction setting.

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Krozair of Kregen

Krozair of Kregen is a science fiction novel written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers, and is volume fourteen in his extensive Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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L. Sprague de Camp

Lyon Sprague de Camp (27 November 1907 – 6 November 2000), better known as L. Sprague de Camp, was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction.

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Lieut. Gullivar Jones: His Vacation

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Lin Carter

Linwood Vrooman Carter (June 9, 1930 – February 7, 1988) was an American author of science fiction and fantasy, as well as an editor, poet and critic.

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List of fictional universes in literature

This is a list of fictional universes in literature.

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List of genres

This is a list of genres of literature and entertainment, excluding genres in the visual arts.

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List of writing genres

Writing genres (commonly known, more narrowly, as literary genres) are determined by narrative technique, tone, content, and sometimes length.

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Manhounds of Antares

Manhounds of Antares is a science fiction novel by British writer Kenneth Bulmer, written under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers.

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Mars in fiction

Fictional representations of Mars have been popular for over a century.

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Merovingen Nights

Merovingen Nights is a series of shared universe science fantasy books set in writer C. J. Cherryh's Alliance-Union universe.

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Outline of fantasy

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to fantasy: Fantasy – genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary plot element, theme, or setting.

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Percy Greg

Percy Greg (7 January 1836 Bury - 24 December 1889, Chelsea), son of William Rathbone Greg, was an English writer.

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Perpetual Motion (novella)

"Perpetual Motion" is a science fiction short story by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, part of his Viagens Interplanetarias series.

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Planetary romance

Planetary romance is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy in which the bulk of the action consists of adventures on one or more exotic alien planets, characterized by distinctive physical and cultural backgrounds.

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Prince of Scorpio

Prince of Scorpio is a science fiction novel written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers, and is volume five in his extensive Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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Renegade of Kregen

Renegade of Kregen is a science fiction novel by British writer Kenneth Bulmer, written under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers; it is the thirteenth volume in his Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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Robert E. Howard

Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 – June 11, 1936) was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres.

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Science fantasy

Science fantasy is a mixed genre within the umbrella of speculative fiction which simultaneously draws upon and/or combines tropes and elements from both science fiction and fantasy.

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She-Ra: Princess of Power

She-Ra: Princess of Power is an American animated series produced in 1985 by Filmation.

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Sword and sorcery

Sword and sorcery (S&S) is a subgenre of fantasy characterized by sword-wielding heroes engaged in exciting and violent adventures.

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Sword of Chaos

Sword of Chaos and Other Stories is an anthology of sword and planet short stories edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley.

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Swords Against Tomorrow

Swords Against Tomorrow is an anthology of fantasy stories, edited by Robert Hoskins.

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Swordships of Scorpio

Swordships of Scorpio is a science fiction novel written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers, and is volume four in his extensive Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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The Bones of Zora

The Bones of Zora is a science fiction novel by American writers L. Sprague de Camp and Catherine Crook de Camp, the ninth book of the former's Viagens Interplanetarias series and the seventh of its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Krishna.

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The Hand of Zei

The Hand of Zei is a science fiction novel by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, the second book of his Viagens Interplanetarias series and its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Krishna.

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The Hostage of Zir

The Hostage of Zir is a science fiction novel by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, the seventh book of his Viagens Interplanetarias series and the fifth of its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Krishna.

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The Prisoner of Zhamanak

The Prisoner of Zhamanak is a science fiction novel by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, the eighth book of his Viagens Interplanetarias series and the sixth of its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Krishna.

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The Queen of Zamba

The Queen of Zamba is a science fiction novel by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, the first book of his Viagens Interplanetarias series and its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Krishna.

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The Spell Sword

The Spell Sword is a sword and planet novel by American writer Marion Zimmer Bradley, part of the Darkover series.

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The Stones of Nomuru

The Stones of Nomuru is a science fiction novel by American writers L. Sprague de Camp and Catherine Crook de Camp, the tenth book in the former's Viagens Interplanetarias series and the first in its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Kukulkan.

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The Suns of Scorpio

The Suns of Scorpio is a science fiction novel written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers, and is volume two in his extensive Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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The Sword of Aldones

The Sword of Aldones is a sword and planet novel by American writer Marion Zimmer Bradley, part of her Darkover series.

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The Swords of Zinjaban

The Swords of Zinjaban is a science fiction novel written by L. Sprague de Camp and Catherine Crook de Camp, the eleventh book of the former's Viagens Interplanetarias series and the eighth of its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Krishna.

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The Tides of Kregen

The Tides of Kregen is a science fiction novel written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers, and is volume twelve in his extensive Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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The Tower of Zanid

The Tower of Zanid is a science fiction novel by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, the sixth book of his Viagens Interplanetarias series and the fourth of its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Krishna.

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The Venom Trees of Sunga

The Venom Trees of Sunga is a science fiction novel by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, the twelfth book in the his Viagens Interplanetarias series and the second in its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Kukulkan.

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The Virgin of Zesh

The Virgin of Zesh is a science fiction novella by American writer L. Sprague de Camp, the fourth book of his Viagens Interplanetarias series and the third of its subseries of stories set on the fictional planet Krishna.

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The Virgin of Zesh & The Tower of Zanid

The Virgin of Zesh & The Tower of Zanid is a 1982 collection of two science fiction novels by American writer L. Sprague de Camp.

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ThunderCats (1985 TV series)

ThunderCats is an American animated television series that was produced by Rankin-Bass Animated Entertainment and Leisure Concepts debuting in 1985, based on the characters created by Ted "Tobin" Wolf.

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ThunderCats (comics)

The ThunderCats comic book series was based on the original television series of the same name.

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Transit to Scorpio

Transit to Scorpio is a science fiction novel by British writer Kenneth Bulmer, written under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers.

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Venus in fiction

Fictional representations of the planet Venus have existed since the 19th century.

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Viagens Interplanetarias

The Viagens Interplanetarias series is a sequence of science fiction stories by L. Sprague de Camp, begun in the late 1940s and written under the influence of contemporary space opera and sword and planet stories, particularly Edgar Rice Burroughs's Martian novels.

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Warrior of Scorpio

Warrior of Scorpio is a science fiction novel written by Kenneth Bulmer under the pseudonym of Alan Burt Akers, and is volume three in his extensive Dray Prescot series of sword and planet novels, set on the fictional world of Kregen, a planet of the Antares star system in the constellation of Scorpio.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_and_planet

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