Author |
Kornbluth, C. M. (Cyril M.), 1923-1958 |
Illustrator |
Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
Title |
The Adventurer
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Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"The Adventurer" by C. M. Kornbluth is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of power, identity, and the nature of heroism, set in a futuristic political landscape where Earth and its moons are divided between Republic and Soviet states. It examines the rise of a genetically engineered individual, Grayson, who is positioned as a legendary leader and military figure amidst political intrigue and rebellion. The narrative unfolds primarily around the character of Thomas Grayson, who emerges from a difficult childhood to become a naval officer commanding a destroyer. As tensions escalate between the Republic and its Soviet counterpart over territory on Io, Grayson displays extraordinary leadership and strategic prowess, upending established order and gaining a devoted following among troops. However, his rise to power is not purely by chance; he is revealed to be the product of a covert program aimed at creating a leader who could destabilize the government. As war looms, Grayson faces existential challenges regarding his identity and purpose, culminating in a bloody power shift that tests the limits of loyalty and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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Subject |
Science fiction
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Subject |
Short stories
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
29908 |
Release Date |
Sep 4, 2009 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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