Tydore's Gift by Alfred Coppel

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Author Coppel, Alfred, 1921-2004
Title Tydore's Gift
Note Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Tydore's Gift" by Alfred Coppel is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative is set on Mars, exploring themes of greed, cultural misunderstanding, and the consequences of seeking power at all costs. The book delves into the relationship between Marley, a human spy, and Tydore, a Martian elder who possesses a mysterious and powerful weapon that Marley covets. The story follows Marley as he struggles with his feelings of alienation on Mars and his desperate desire to obtain Tydore's weapon, which he believes could make him and his nation invincible. Marley’s encounters with Tydore reveal a complex interplay of mockery and contempt, highlighting the cultural divide between the two characters. As Marley pushes for the weapon, his impatience leads to a violent confrontation where he finally points the gun at Tydore, revealing a shocking twist: the weapon is designed to backfire, resulting in Marley's self-inflicted demise. This dark conclusion emphasizes the futility of his quest and serves as a metaphor for the destructive nature of greed and imperialism. (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 Martians -- Fiction
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Weapons -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 63975
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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