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_aAnderson, Poul, _d1926-2001 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Temple of Earth |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Rocket Stories, July 1953 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-07-31 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Temple of Earth" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world on the Moon, following the remnants of humanity after a catastrophic war on Earth. The narrative revolves around themes of rebellion and the struggle for freedom against oppressive rulers, as depicted through the eyes of the protagonist, Rikard, who is an outlaw chief fighting against the warlords of Coper City. The plot unfolds as Rikard and his companions become captives of Rayth, a noble in Coper City, who seeks to use Rikard for his own purposes. Rikard is tasked with assassinating the Chief Engineer of Coper City, a move that could shift the power dynamics of their world. As he navigates the treachery and battles that ensue, Rikard grapples with themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle for liberation. The tension escalates into a violent confrontation, resulting in Rikard's pivotal role in a revolt against the oppressive structures of Coper City. Ultimately, the story culminates in a climactic battle that asserts Rikard's resolve to reclaim freedom, setting the stage for a hopeful yet uncertain future regarding return to Earth's lost wisdom and civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Space Publications, Inc., 1953 |
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aMoon -- Fiction | ||
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_aOrban, Paul, _d1896-1974 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Rocket Stories, July 1953 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68658 |
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