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100 1 _aAnnas, Hal
245 1 0 _aMan-Trap
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy December 1953
500 _aRelease date is 2021-08-30
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Man-Trap" by Hal Annas is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of attraction, relationships, and the complexities of gender dynamics through the lens of a fantastic invention. It revolves around a unique concept of magnetism that affects romantic relationships, serving as a commentary on the interplay between men and women. The narrative follows Jerry Kerran, a self-proclaimed woman-hater who is resolute in his disdain for women until he encounters Joyce Madigan, an attractive neighbor. As they interact, Jerry finds himself inexplicably drawn to Joyce, partly due to a new magnetic force invented by her character, which enhances her natural appeal. This magnetic force operates similarly to gravity, creating a compelling attraction between the two. As their connection develops, they navigate their contrasting views on relationships and ultimately find themselves caught in a force they cannot resist, leading Jerry to reconsider his stance on love and marriage. The story humorously blends romance with science fiction, showcasing the transformation of its characters as they reconcile their opposing beliefs about attraction and partnership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Greenleaf Publishing Company, 1953
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aSexual attraction -- Fiction
700 1 _aTerry, W. E.,
_d1921-1992
830 0 _aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy December 1953
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66183
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