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Burroughs, Edgar Rice
1875
1950
The Moon Maid
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moon_Maid
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"The Moon Maid" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a future where Earth has achieved peace after centuries of war, only to become entangled in a new frontier: interplanetary communication with Mars (Barsoom). The narrative follows the protagonist, Julian, who finds himself in a discussion with an intriguing fellow traveler in a futuristic setting, paving the way for fantastical explorations and adventures. At the start of the novel, the narrator meets a mysterious soldier in the Blue Room of the luxury airship "Harding" during a celebration of peace and the first contact with Mars. As they converse, the soldier hints at a complex relationship with time and previous lives, unveiling a story that spans generations. After setting the stage for Julian's lineage and the world of 1967, the focus shifts toward the impending journey to Mars aboard a ship named "The Barsoom". However, they encounter an unexpected danger that brings them face-to-face with surreal life forms and challenges on the Moon, hinting at the captivating odyssey that lies ahead as they navigate both the external threats and their own pasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Science fiction
Moon -- Fiction
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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