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The Amphibian: A story about an outcast in a world of human meanness

by Alexander Belyaev

Between two worlds

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Between two worlds

Set in a distant coastal region, Alexander Belyaev’s story centers on Ichthyander, a young man raised underwater who is ill-equipped for life among people. His creator, the surgeon Doctor Salvator, is both a healer to local communities and Ichthyander’s protector. When Guttierre enters Ichthyander’s life, his underwater existence meets a society marked by intrigue and attempts to exploit his unusual abilities. The novel brings speculative science into a conflict about exclusion, human cruelty, and the vulnerability of someone caught between environments. This unabridged edition includes a modern translation and an annotation presenting ten facts about Belyaev; its 12-point type and wide line spacing are noted as readability features.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in classic Russian world literature and speculative fiction.
  • Those drawn to stories about outsiders, social exploitation, and belonging.
  • Readers seeking an unabridged edition with a modern translation and supplementary author notes.

Themes

Outsiderhood and belongingHuman cruelty and exploitationScientific creation and responsibilityLife between natural and human worlds

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Book overview

An edition from the "Kaleidoscope Lite" series. Printed in 12pt type with wide line spacing for maximum readability. Unabridged. Modern translation. The publication is supplemented with an annotation that examines ten interesting facts about Alexander Belyaev.

 

In a distant, hot land, a house stands atop a coastal cliff. In this house lives God. That is how the locals call Doctor Salvator - a brilliant surgeon who, through his noble work, helps poor peasants and fishermen free of charge. But the doctor does not only heal and correct the mistakes and injustices of nature; he also creates, as befits a God. Thanks to the latest scientific achievements and his own talent, Salvator created a man capable of existing in two worlds yet completely unadapted to the realities of human society.

 

Meet Ichthyander, an enigmatic young man who has lived underwater since childhood. When the beautiful Guttierre enters his life, Ichthyander's underwater paradise collides with the harsh reality of land-based intrigues. Professor Salvator, his creator and protector, tries to shield his ward, but the forces eager to exploit Ichthyander's unique abilities for their own selfish ends are too powerful. Their blossoming connection becomes the heart of the conflict, a fragile spark threatened by the relentless pursuit of others.

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