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Title: Plague of Pythons

Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Plague of Pythons" by Frederik Pohl is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story unfolds in a dystopian world where individuals can become possessed by mysterious forces, leading to acts of violence and insanity. The main character, Chandler, finds himself on trial for horrific crimes he does not remember committing, placing him in a terrifying situation where he must confront the reality of possession and societal breakdown. The opening of the book sets a grim stage for Chandler's trial, highlighting the chaotic societal context in which every citizen fears the menace of being taken over by malevolent forces. Chandler's memories are murky, and his defense hinges on the plea of temporary pandemic insanity, emphasizing the widespread nature of this possession phenomenon. As the courtroom proceedings unfold, with a judge with a violent past, an eager audience, and accusations piling up, a complex web of societal paranoia and personal trauma is woven, hinting at deeper explorations of justice, guilt, and survival in a world overcome by fear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pohl, Frederik, 1919-2013

Illustrator: Ritter, Bob

EBook No.: 51804

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Downloads: 155

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:51804:2 2016-04-19T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ritter, Bob Pohl, Frederik en 1
2024-11-09T22:50:43Z Plague of Pythons

This edition has images.

Title: Plague of Pythons

Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Plague of Pythons" by Frederik Pohl is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story unfolds in a dystopian world where individuals can become possessed by mysterious forces, leading to acts of violence and insanity. The main character, Chandler, finds himself on trial for horrific crimes he does not remember committing, placing him in a terrifying situation where he must confront the reality of possession and societal breakdown. The opening of the book sets a grim stage for Chandler's trial, highlighting the chaotic societal context in which every citizen fears the menace of being taken over by malevolent forces. Chandler's memories are murky, and his defense hinges on the plea of temporary pandemic insanity, emphasizing the widespread nature of this possession phenomenon. As the courtroom proceedings unfold, with a judge with a violent past, an eager audience, and accusations piling up, a complex web of societal paranoia and personal trauma is woven, hinting at deeper explorations of justice, guilt, and survival in a world overcome by fear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Pohl, Frederik, 1919-2013

Illustrator: Ritter, Bob

EBook No.: 51804

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Downloads: 155

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:51804:3 2016-04-19T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ritter, Bob Pohl, Frederik en 1