The Metal Moon by Roman Frederick Starzl and Everett C. Smith
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"The Metal Moon" by Everett C. Smith and R.F. Starzl is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1930s. The book explores the themes of interplanetary travel and colonization, focusing on the interactions between different evolved branches of the human race within the solar system. It presents a unique narrative that blends adventure with social commentary, examining the consequences of evolution and societal structure
over millennia. The story follows three Earthmen, Sine, Kass, and Lents, who embark on a space expedition to explore Jupiter. During their journey, they encounter a mysterious cylindrical ship utilizing a gravity beam, which ultimately captures them. They learn about the Jovian society, where an aristocratic ruling class oppresses a laboring class known as the "Mugs." The Earthmen witness the stark contrast between the opulent lives of the Jovians and the plight of the Mugs, including Proserpina, a young girl who longs for freedom. As the narrative unfolds, they become entwined in the growing rebellion of the Mugs against their masters, leading to a dramatic climax that threatens the very fabric of Jovian society. Through their adventure, the novel tackles issues of class struggle, moral integrity, and the nature of humanity amid extraordinary circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Starzl, Roman Frederick, 1899-1976 |
|---|---|
| Author | Smith, Everett C. |
| Title | The Metal Moon |
| Series Title | Produced from Wonder Stories Quarterly Winter 1932 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Jupiter (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41084 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41084-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 546 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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