Martians, keep out! by Fritz Leiber

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Author Leiber, Fritz, 1910-1992
Illustrator Luros, Milton, 1911-1999
Title Martians, keep out!
Original Publication United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1950.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Martians, Keep Out!" by Fritz Leiber is a powerful novelette written during the mid-20th century. This science fiction work explores themes of discrimination and the struggle for rights, particularly focusing on the relationship between humans and Martians in a dystopian future where hatred towards Martians is stoked for nefarious purposes. The story centers around the character Jonas Scatterday, who aims to aid the oppressed Martians amidst a climate of violence and bigotry. In the narrative, Scatterday wrestles with societal prejudices while striving to report the truth about Martians through his news agency. Amid his attempts to uplift Martian voices, he faces fierce opposition from the authorities and bigots who wish to maintain the status quo of exploitation and hatred. The story unfolds with Scatterday's growth as a character, as he navigates dangerous encounters, rallies supporters, and ultimately inspires a strike among Martian workers, demonstrating the potential for solidarity and change against deep-rooted injustices. Through a mix of suspense and compelling character development, Leiber crafts a thought-provoking tale that challenges readers' perceptions of societal structures and the nature of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Slavery -- Fiction
Subject Martians -- Fiction
Subject Journalists -- Fiction
Subject Earth (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 70391
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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