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Title: Phoenix
Original Publication: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1962.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Phoenix" by Ted White and Marion Zimmer Bradley is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book explores themes of power, identity, and the nature of reality through the lens of a protagonist who discovers extraordinary abilities. It delves into the psychological and emotional ramifications of wielding such powers, as well as the complexities of human relationships. The story centers around Max, who awakens to find himself endowed with powerful telekinetic abilities and the capacity to manipulate energy at a fundamental level. This startling discovery occurs in an intense moment involving Fran, a girl who is both close to him and frightened by his powers. As Max struggles to understand his newfound abilities, he grapples with the fear that comes with them, leading to a tumultuous relationship with Fran. Their bond, marked by moments of intimacy and rejection, reveals Max's inner conflict about his powers and the loneliness they bring. In the climactic conclusion, Max's overwhelming capabilities lead him to a harrowing realization about his own identity and worth, culminating in a symbolic act of self-destruction, leaving Fran to float above her bed in a mystifying state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: White, Ted, 1938-
Author: Bradley, Marion Zimmer, 1930-1999
Illustrator: Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
EBook No.: 72397
Published: Dec 13, 2023
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Psychic ability -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Phoenix
Original Publication: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1962.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Phoenix" by Ted White and Marion Zimmer Bradley is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book explores themes of power, identity, and the nature of reality through the lens of a protagonist who discovers extraordinary abilities. It delves into the psychological and emotional ramifications of wielding such powers, as well as the complexities of human relationships. The story centers around Max, who awakens to find himself endowed with powerful telekinetic abilities and the capacity to manipulate energy at a fundamental level. This startling discovery occurs in an intense moment involving Fran, a girl who is both close to him and frightened by his powers. As Max struggles to understand his newfound abilities, he grapples with the fear that comes with them, leading to a tumultuous relationship with Fran. Their bond, marked by moments of intimacy and rejection, reveals Max's inner conflict about his powers and the loneliness they bring. In the climactic conclusion, Max's overwhelming capabilities lead him to a harrowing realization about his own identity and worth, culminating in a symbolic act of self-destruction, leaving Fran to float above her bed in a mystifying state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: White, Ted, 1938-
Author: Bradley, Marion Zimmer, 1930-1999
Illustrator: Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
EBook No.: 72397
Published: Dec 13, 2023
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Psychic ability -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.