Frigid Fracas by Mack Reynolds
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About this eBook
| Author | Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983 |
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| Illustrator | Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010 |
| Title | Frigid Fracas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Frigid Fracas" by Mack Reynolds is a novel written in the early 1960s. The story is set in a future society where caste systems prevail, leading to a status-driven culture defined by public perception rather than personal merit. Major Joseph Mauser, the main character, navigates this complex social hierarchy as he grapples with his ambitions to rise to a higher caste, facing the realities of his profession as a mercenary in a world obsessed with televised violence and heroic personas. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Major Mauser, who finds himself inebriated at a military club, contemplating his social standing and ambitions. A conversation with the Telly reporter Freddy Soligen reveals a cynical commentary on how media portrayals shape public perception of heroism. Mauser's desire for recognition and advancement leads him to forge a dubious partnership with Soligen, who proposes a plan that involves risking his life in a dangerous fracas to gain fame. The opening sets the stage for a critique of the intersection between media, militarism, and the pursuit of status, while exploring themes of ambition, identity, and societal class distinctions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31008 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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