The Temple of Earth by Poul Anderson
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"The Temple of Earth" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world on the Moon, following the remnants of humanity after a catastrophic war on Earth. The narrative revolves around themes of rebellion and the struggle for freedom against oppressive rulers, as depicted through the eyes of the protagonist, Rikard, who is an outlaw chief fighting against the warlords
of Coper City. The plot unfolds as Rikard and his companions become captives of Rayth, a noble in Coper City, who seeks to use Rikard for his own purposes. Rikard is tasked with assassinating the Chief Engineer of Coper City, a move that could shift the power dynamics of their world. As he navigates the treachery and battles that ensue, Rikard grapples with themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle for liberation. The tension escalates into a violent confrontation, resulting in Rikard's pivotal role in a revolt against the oppressive structures of Coper City. Ultimately, the story culminates in a climactic battle that asserts Rikard's resolve to reclaim freedom, setting the stage for a hopeful yet uncertain future regarding return to Earth's lost wisdom and civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 |
| Title | The Temple of Earth |
| Original Publication | United States: Space Publications, Inc.,1953. |
| Series Title | Produced from Rocket Stories, July 1953 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Moon -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68658 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68658-5 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 484 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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