Coppel, Alfred,  1921-2004 <br/><br/>
Tydore's Gift 

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 - Produced from Planet Stories September 1951 .
 - Produced from Planet Stories September 1951 .
<br/><br/> Release date is 2020-12-06 
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<br/><br/> "Tydore's Gift" by Alfred Coppel is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative is set on Mars, exploring themes of greed, cultural misunderstanding, and the consequences of seeking power at all costs. The book delves into the relationship between Marley, a human spy, and Tydore, a Martian elder who possesses a mysterious and powerful weapon that Marley covets.  The story follows Marley as he struggles with his feelings of alienation on Mars and his desperate desire to obtain Tydore's weapon, which he believes could make him and his nation invincible. Marley’s encounters with Tydore reveal a complex interplay of mockery and contempt, highlighting the cultural divide between the two characters. As Marley pushes for the weapon, his impatience leads to a violent confrontation where he finally points the gun at Tydore, revealing a shocking twist: the weapon is designed to backfire, resulting in Marley's self-inflicted demise. This dark conclusion emphasizes the futility of his quest and serves as a metaphor for the destructive nature of greed and imperialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Science fiction Short stories Martians -- Fiction Mars (Planet) -- Fiction Weapons -- Fiction 
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