World of the Mad by Poul Anderson

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Author Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001
Illustrator Raymond, Ramon
Title World of the Mad
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "World of the Mad" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the complexities of life on the alien planet Tanith, where the protagonist, Langdon, grapples with the challenges of immortality while trying to protect his wife, Eileen, from the sanity-destroying effects of their extraordinary environment. The book delves into themes of love, fear, and the alien nature of reality, raising questions about the meaning of life, immortality, and the struggle between sanity and madness. The story follows Langdon, who has achieved immortality on Tanith, a vibrant yet treacherous world full of bizarre and haunting phenomena. While he has adapted to the planet's strange realities, Eileen, his young wife, struggles to cope with the chaotic environment, frequently experiencing fear and hallucinations. As the narrative unfolds, Langdon's love for Eileen deepens, but he is torn between his desire to keep her by his side and the reality that her mental health deteriorates in this alien landscape. The tension culminates in a heart-wrenching decision, as Langdon must confront whether to sacrifice his own immortality or abandon the love of his life to a more "normal" existence back on Earth. Ultimately, the novel grapples with the profound implications of living forever in a world that constantly defies normalcy and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Space colonies -- Fiction
Subject Spouses -- Fiction
Subject Immortality -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 65086
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 21, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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