The Adventurer by C. M. Kornbluth

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Author Kornbluth, C. M. (Cyril M.), 1923-1958
Illustrator Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
Title The Adventurer
Note Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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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.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 29908
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Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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