The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber

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Author Leiber, Fritz, 1910-1992
Illustrator Stone, David
Title The Moon is Green
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
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Summary "The Moon is Green" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by nuclear war and radiation, the story explores themes of beauty, despair, and the human condition as society grapples with the consequences of its actions. The narrative revolves around the dichotomy of life and death amid an oppressive environment that suppresses any remnants of beauty. The story follows Effie, a woman confined to a life of fear and isolation with her controlling husband, Hank. As radiation has rendered the outside world toxic, the couple lives in a sealed apartment, cut off from the beauty of nature. Effie's yearning for beauty leads her to open a window one night, encountering a man named Patrick who claims that life has returned outside in a transformed state. As Effie becomes enchanted with Patrick's tales of a vibrant new world, tensions escalate dramatically when Hank discovers their interaction. What unfolds is a confrontation not just between the characters, but also between hope and despair, as Effie's longing for beauty leads her to chase the allure of the outside world, ultimately challenging the rigid beliefs that bound her. The novel reflects on the costs of survival, the nature of fear, and the potential for regeneration in a world marked by devastation. (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 Apocalyptic fiction
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EBook-No. 29662
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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