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100 1 _aMarks, Winston K.
_q(Winston Kinney),
_d1915-1979
245 1 4 _aThe Geisha Memory
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Planet Stories Fall 1954
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-08
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Geisha Memory" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. Set in a future where interplanetary travel to Mars has become possible, the story explores themes of isolation, human connection, and societal norms within a confined space environment. The book likely addresses the emotional and psychological challenges faced by miners on Mars, especially regarding the unconventional relationships that develop in such isolated circumstances. The narrative centers around Peter Duncan, a young public relations man sent to Mars to uncover the meaning behind a mysterious song that has emerged among returning miners. The song hints at emotional connections and possibly illicit relationships between the male miners and the female crew members, despite strict regulations against such interactions. As Duncan navigates the harsh realities of life on Mars and the camaraderie among the crew, he finds himself embroiled in the complexities of human desire and affection. His initial mission of investigation transforms into a deeper understanding of the personal challenges faced by those on Mars, culminating in a mix of heroism and intimacy as he uncovers the truth about relationships in this alien environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMars (Planet) -- Fiction
700 1 _aVestal, Herman B.,
_d1916-2007
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories Fall 1954
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63687
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