A Merritt

The Moon Pool - Phoenix Science Fiction Classics (with Notes and Critical Essays) - Phoenix Science Fiction Classics A Merritt

Merritt's science fiction and fantasy inspired many to become future writers in the field. His influence is widespread and continues to the present day. **** The Moon Pool is his seminal piece. It is a haunting tale of "fantasy, romance, adventure; something of a mystery, something of the supernatural." (New York Times Book Review). **** The story details the adventures of Walter Goodwin, who leads an expedition to rescue those who have fallen victim to the Dweller The Dweller is a being of enormous power, unimaginable terror and great beauty, created by the ancient inhabitants of the mythic land of Mauria, deep within the bowels of the earth. **** This student edition contains critical essays by Hugo winning Cory Panshin and Paul Cook, Principal Lecturer (English) at Arizona State University.