02485cam a22003493u 4500 71810 UtSlPG 20260610134648.0 m cr n 260607r20231957utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Budrys, Algis, 1931-2008 The burning world Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Infinity July 1957 Release date is 2023-10-05 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Burning World" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book explores themes of freedom, societal organization, and the struggles that come with persevering ideals in a post-revolutionary world. Set in a future where a new society has emerged after a bloody regime change, it delves into the complexities of human relationships and governance as the characters grapple with their past and future. The story primarily revolves around Josef Kimmensen, the aging president of the Freemen's League, and his struggles to maintain a peaceful society amidst brewing troubles. As factions threaten their hard-won freedom, tensions escalate with the rise of Anse Messerschmidt, a charismatic and dangerous figure who seeks to exploit fears of external threats for his agenda. Kimmensen's daughter, Susanne, becomes entangled in this conflict, complicating his personal life as he tries to stave off a return to tyranny. Ultimately, Kimmensen must confront not only the external challenges from Messerschmidt and the potential violence from disenchanted factions but also the internal strife of his family as they navigate their own identities and beliefs in a changing world. The novel examines the cyclic nature of revolutions and the delicate balance between freedom, order, and chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957 Science fiction Political fiction Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010 Produced from Infinity July 1957 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71810 112536 112536