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Title: The Monster Men
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Judith Boss and John Hamm
Summary: "The Monster Men" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of creation, identity, and the monstrous consequences of scientific ambitions, centering around Professor Maxon, who engages in controversial experiments to create new life forms. The narrative is complemented by his daughter, Virginia Maxon, who navigates the complexities of her father's obsessive pursuits and the ensuing dangers. The opening of the story introduces Professor Maxon in a state of deep emotional turmoil after a failed experiment in which he created a grotesque being, whom he refers to as "Number One." As Professor Maxon tries to hide the evidence of his grim work, we see a tender yet strained relationship with his daughter Virginia, who is blissfully unaware of the shocking nature of her father's experiments. The plot thickens when they travel to the Pamarung Islands to continue his research, leading to encounters with pirates and foreshadowing the monstrous consequences that will unfold. As the tension rises, it becomes evident that Maxon's work may have disastrous implications for Virginia and the creatures he has brought into existence. This compelling blend of adventure, horror, and ethical dilemma draws readers into a vivid and unsettling world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950
EBook No.: 96
Published: Jan 1, 1994
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Fantasy fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Monster Men
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Judith Boss and John Hamm
Summary: "The Monster Men" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of creation, identity, and the monstrous consequences of scientific ambitions, centering around Professor Maxon, who engages in controversial experiments to create new life forms. The narrative is complemented by his daughter, Virginia Maxon, who navigates the complexities of her father's obsessive pursuits and the ensuing dangers. The opening of the story introduces Professor Maxon in a state of deep emotional turmoil after a failed experiment in which he created a grotesque being, whom he refers to as "Number One." As Professor Maxon tries to hide the evidence of his grim work, we see a tender yet strained relationship with his daughter Virginia, who is blissfully unaware of the shocking nature of her father's experiments. The plot thickens when they travel to the Pamarung Islands to continue his research, leading to encounters with pirates and foreshadowing the monstrous consequences that will unfold. As the tension rises, it becomes evident that Maxon's work may have disastrous implications for Virginia and the creatures he has brought into existence. This compelling blend of adventure, horror, and ethical dilemma draws readers into a vivid and unsettling world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950
EBook No.: 96
Published: Jan 1, 1994
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Fantasy fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.