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Title: The Geisha Memory
Series Title: Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1954
Credits:
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Geisha Memory" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. Set in a future where interplanetary travel to Mars has become possible, the story explores themes of isolation, human connection, and societal norms within a confined space environment. The book likely addresses the emotional and psychological challenges faced by miners on Mars, especially regarding the unconventional relationships that develop in such isolated circumstances. The narrative centers around Peter Duncan, a young public relations man sent to Mars to uncover the meaning behind a mysterious song that has emerged among returning miners. The song hints at emotional connections and possibly illicit relationships between the male miners and the female crew members, despite strict regulations against such interactions. As Duncan navigates the harsh realities of life on Mars and the camaraderie among the crew, he finds himself embroiled in the complexities of human desire and affection. His initial mission of investigation transforms into a deeper understanding of the personal challenges faced by those on Mars, culminating in a mix of heroism and intimacy as he uncovers the truth about relationships in this alien environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Marks, Winston K. (Winston Kinney), 1915-1979
Illustrator: Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007
EBook No.: 63687
Published: Nov 8, 2020
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Geisha Memory
Series Title: Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1954
Credits:
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Geisha Memory" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. Set in a future where interplanetary travel to Mars has become possible, the story explores themes of isolation, human connection, and societal norms within a confined space environment. The book likely addresses the emotional and psychological challenges faced by miners on Mars, especially regarding the unconventional relationships that develop in such isolated circumstances. The narrative centers around Peter Duncan, a young public relations man sent to Mars to uncover the meaning behind a mysterious song that has emerged among returning miners. The song hints at emotional connections and possibly illicit relationships between the male miners and the female crew members, despite strict regulations against such interactions. As Duncan navigates the harsh realities of life on Mars and the camaraderie among the crew, he finds himself embroiled in the complexities of human desire and affection. His initial mission of investigation transforms into a deeper understanding of the personal challenges faced by those on Mars, culminating in a mix of heroism and intimacy as he uncovers the truth about relationships in this alien environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Marks, Winston K. (Winston Kinney), 1915-1979
Illustrator: Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007
EBook No.: 63687
Published: Nov 8, 2020
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.