Madmen of Mars by Erik Fennel
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About this eBook
| Author | Fennel, Erik |
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| Illustrator | Elkan, Max, 1918-2000 |
| Title | Madmen of Mars |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Madmen of Mars" by Erik Fennel is a science fiction novel originally published in the early 1950s. The story explores the peculiar behavior of Martians who, after a significant psychological shift caused by the influence of a human named Terence Michael Burke, begin to adopt eccentric Earth-like traits. The book delves into themes of individuality, control, and the unintended consequences of interplanetary interactions. The narrative follows Burke and his companions on a space journey to Mars, where they discover that Martians, previously seen as dull and lethargic, have developed bizarre and unpredictable behaviors, influenced by Burke's unique personality and poetry. Among the crew, conflict arises as Burke becomes obsessed with the fate of Earth amidst rumors of a Martian invasion. As the group navigates their complex relationships and the Martian psyche, they ultimately learn that the Martians have become reflections of Burke's own chaotic spirit. The story culminates in a humorous yet cautionary depiction of what happens when one society influences another in unexpected ways, leaving readers to ponder the implications of such cultural exchanges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Martians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64782 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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