02508cam a22003853u 4500 71886 UtSlPG 20260610134649.0 m cr n 260607r20231958utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Daley, John Bernard, 1918-2011 Wings of the phoenix 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 April 1958 Release date is 2023-10-15 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Wings of the Phoenix" by John Bernard Daley is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world where civilization has crumbled, and an intelligent, self-absorbed protagonist, C. Herbert Markel III, seeks to rebuild society with the help of an unlikely companion he refers to as "Earth Mother." The narrative explores themes of survival, human relationships, and the quest for a new beginning amidst the ruins of the old world. The plot follows Markel as he navigates the desolate landscape in search of books to educate the next generation and a woman to help raise them, believing that he has a vision of a new civilization rising from the ashes. His journey is complicated by the presence of Rocky, a seemingly invincible antagonist who poses a serious threat to their survival and dream of rebirth. The story evolves as Markel grapples with the challenges of humanity, his own conflicting emotions towards the Earth Mother, and the existential threat represented by Rocky. Ultimately, the book culminates in a tragic conflict that leads to a profound realization about power, vulnerability, and the essence of human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1958 Science fiction Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Paranormal fiction Apocalyptic fiction Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 Produced from Infinity April 1958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71886 112612 112612