First Lensman

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First Lensman is a classic science fiction novel by E. E. "Doc" Smith that serves as a prequel in the Lensman series, detailing the origins of the Galactic Patrol and the powerful Lens-wearing heroes.

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instanceOf science fiction novel
author E. E. "Doc" Smith NERFINISHED
chronologicalPositionInSeries second
containsElement advanced technology
interstellar travel
psychic powers
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
coverArtist A. J. Donnell NERFINISHED
featuresOrganization Galactic Patrol NERFINISHED
featuresSpecies Arisians NERFINISHED
Eddorians NERFINISHED
featuresTechnology Lens NERFINISHED
followedBy Galactic Patrol NERFINISHED
genre science fiction
space opera
hasFictionalDevice telepathic Lens
hasFormat audiobook
ebook
hardcover
paperback
hasMedium print
hasSequel Galactic Patrol NERFINISHED
influencedGenre space opera
internalChronology prequel to Galactic Patrol
language English
literaryPeriod Golden Age of Science Fiction NERFINISHED
mainCharacter Clarissa MacDougall NERFINISHED
Jack Kinnison NERFINISHED
Rod Kinnison NERFINISHED
Roderick Kinnison NERFINISHED
Virgil Samms NERFINISHED
narrativeFocus creation of the Lens
origins of the Galactic Patrol
notableFor detailing the origins of the Galactic Patrol
expanding the backstory of the Lensman series
originalPublicationYear 1950
partOf Lensman chronology NERFINISHED
partOfFictionalUniverse Lensman universe NERFINISHED
plotElement formation of the Galactic Patrol
selection of the first Lensmen
struggle against a corrupt political machine
precededBy Triplanetary NERFINISHED
publisher Fantasy Press NERFINISHED
series Lensman series NERFINISHED
setting Milky Way Galaxy NERFINISHED
targetAudience adult readers
theme conflict between good and evil
corruption and reform
evolution of law enforcement
galactic politics

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Lensman series notableWork First Lensman