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Shallit, Joseph
1915
1995
Emshwiller, Ed
1925
1990
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Emsh, Ed
Alexander, Ed
Emshwiller, Edmund A.
Willer
EMSH
Education of a Martian
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"Education of a Martian" by Joseph Shallit is a science fiction story written in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the complexities of an interspecies relationship, focusing on themes of love, prejudice, and cultural understanding amidst a futuristic setting where Earth and Mars are inhabited by distinct sentient races. The book dives into the emotional and societal challenges that arise when Joyce, an Earthling woman, falls in love with Gregrill, a Martian. The story centers around Joyce and her defiance against her father's bigotry as she prepares to return to Mars to be with Gregrill, whom she plans to marry. The book unfolds through Joyce's internal struggle to balance her love for Gregrill with her father's virulent disdain for Martians, revealing the broader themes of acceptance and the absurdities of societal prejudices. As Joyce navigates her relationship with Gregrill and the cultural dichotomies between Earthlings and Martians, the narrative builds toward a climax that challenges both their identities and the societal norms they are entangled in, ultimately leading to a challenging revelation that tests the bonds of love and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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