02427cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500240014326400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031749000390035350000310039250800960042352011910051953400720171065300200178265300180180265300260182065300320184665300240187865300310190270000260193383000390195985600430199868374UtSlPG20260610134559.0mcr n260607r20221957utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLeiber, Fritz,d1910-199210aFriends and Enemies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from Infinity, April 1957  aRelease date is 2022-06-22  aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Friends and Enemies" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically around the 1950s. The story explores the conflict between artistic and scientific perspectives in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by war and dominated by oppressive figures. The narrative delves into themes of creativity, intellect, and the societal implications of technology.  The plot follows two professors, Madson, a poet and self-proclaimed enemy of science, and Ellenby, a physicist, who are expelled from their safe haven in Ozona College for their intellectual pursuits and differing philosophies. They embark on a journey to the city of New Angeles, encountering various challenges along the way, including hostile forces and toxic environments. Their travels lead them to a fateful earthquake that recontextualizes their conflict, showcasing the destructive capabilities of nature versus the consequences of human technological advancements. Ultimately, the story raises questions about humanity, creativity, and the role of science, leaving readers to ponder the balance between art and intellect in a chaotic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Royal Publications, Inc, 1957  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aCalifornia -- Fiction  aCollege teachers -- Fiction  aApocalyptic fiction  aArt and science -- Fiction1 aEngle, Robert,d1928- 0aProduced from Infinity, April 195740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68374