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Williams, Robert Moore
1907
1977
Jarvis, E. K.
Freas, Kelly
1922
2005
Freas, Frank Kelly
Miss Tweedham's Elogarsn
Produced from Planet Stories September 1953
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"Miss Tweedham's Elogarsn" by Robert Moore Williams is a science fiction novel written during the early to mid-20th century. Set on Mars, the story examines themes of power, survival, and the struggle for autonomy within a harsh and oppressive environment. The plot revolves around the interactions between humans and Martians, highlighting a complex relationship characterized by manipulation and rebellion. The narrative follows Miss Tweedham, a schoolteacher from Earth, who arrives on Mars seeking something more from life. She quickly becomes embroiled in the conflict between the local human settlers and the Martian high priest Malovel, who controls crucial resources like water using a mysterious power known as "esse." As tensions escalate, a man named Ed Early, along with Sanderson, the leader of the human settlement, challenges Malovel's authority. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation where alliances are tested, and sacrifices are made, ultimately leading to a rebellion against Malovel's tyranny. In the end, Miss Tweedham, who seeks her place in this volatile new world, resists her past and decides to stay on Mars, embracing her newfound existence alongside Sanderson as life begins to flourish once more. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Martians -- Fiction
Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Weapons -- Fiction
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