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Description edit
An alternate-world novel in which Hitler leaves Germany after World War I, the Nazis never take power, Hitler emigrates to the United States, where he becomes an SF writer and writes LORD OF THE SWASTIKA, the novel within the novel, his fantasy of Nazi Germany in a world where the real thing... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters edit
- Adolf Hitler: Science-fiction author, best known for the Hugo-winning Lord of the Swastika
- Feric Jagger: Racially pure hero of Lord of the Swastika
- Homer Whipple: New York University professor, author of the Afterword to Lord of the Swastika
First Sentence edit
With a great groaning of tired metal and a hiss of escaping steam, the roadsteamer from Gormond came to a halt in the grimy yard of the Pormi depot, a mere three hours late; quite a respectable performance by Borgravian standards.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Fascism in Science-Fiction: In creating a science-fiction novel written by Adolf Hitler, Spinrad critiques and parodies the implicit racism and reactionary politics of many popular real-world s/f and fantasy books.
Series & Lists edit
Authors & Contributors edit
- Norman Spinrad (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Avon
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1972
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 255
Publisher: Avon
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1972
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 255
Awards edit
- Nebula (Finalist, 1972: Best Novel)
- Prix Tour-Apollo (1974)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3569.P55 I7 1972
- Dewey: 813
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