It Takes a Thief by Walter M. Miller

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Author Miller, Walter M., 1923-1996
Title It Takes a Thief
Note Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "It Takes a Thief" by Walter M. Miller, Jr. is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. The narrative transports readers to a dying Mars, where myth, ritual, and the struggle for survival intertwine. The protagonist, Asir, a young thief, grapples with his dire fate of execution following his transgressions against the tribal order, navigating themes of knowledge, power, and the remnants of a once-great civilization. The story begins with Asir facing his execution but then shifts as he is unexpectedly spared, banished instead of executed. This turn of events propels him and the cunning Mara, daughter of a powerful kinsman, on an audacious adventure into the sacred vaults of the ancient Martians. As he uncovers the truth about the legendary creature, Big Joe, which guards the technologies needed to rekindle Mars’s dying atmosphere, Asir begins to forge a new identity. The story delves into Asir's struggle for redemption, highlighting the importance of knowledge and the potential to reclaim a lost civilization, all while entangled in a complex relationship with Mara that balances distrust and budding affection. Through their journey, Miller deftly explores the tension between myth and reality, challenging societal norms in pursuit of a greater purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Thieves -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 58673
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Most Recently Updated Jul 18, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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