The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire
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| Author | Doris Lessing |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction novel |
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| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire is one of a set of unconventional SF novels written by Doris Lessing. They are linked by the name Canopus in Argos, but each is a story in its own right and separate from the others. Themes and principles are very different from typical "space opera".
[edit] Plot summary
This story takes place in the Volyen Empire, a relatively weak interstellar empire that is being culturally influenced by the benevolent Canopans. It is only loosely connected with the other Canopus in Argos tales. You do get a brief appearance by evil inhabitants of Shammat, seen in Shikasta as the main source of Earth's sufferings. Nothing decisive occurs, but it is suggested that the Canopans can in time convert even Shammat to their way of thinking.
