02587cam a22003853u 4500 59376 UtSlPG 20260610134352.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fontenay, Charles L., 1917-2007 The Patriot Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1955 Release date is 2019-04-27 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Patriot" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, exploring themes of freedom, oppression, and the power of art. Set in a future where Earth is weary of war and has outlawed military music, the story delves into the struggle of the Martian people, who fight against the corporate regime controlling their planet. The protagonist, Cornel Lorensse, is a Martian musician who seeks support from Earth to liberate his oppressed people. The narrative follows Cornel as he travels to Earth in search of help for Mars, where he intends to harness his musical talent to raise awareness about his people's plight. He is taken under the wing of Meta Erosine, a wealthy socialite who helps him rise to fame, but Cornel’s true passion remains with the cause of Martian freedom. Ultimately, he composes a powerful piece, "The Martianne," which becomes a rallying cry for his people's struggle. In a pivotal concert, he defies Earth’s oppressive laws by playing his composition, inciting both admiration and fear as the music stirs the hearts of listeners. Cornel's journey is one of self-discovery and sacrifice, culminating in his deportation to Mars, where he becomes a symbol of resistance against tyranny and a champion of artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Martians -- Fiction Revolutionaries -- Fiction Musicians -- Fiction Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59376 100202 100202