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_aHahn, George R., _d1923-1991 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aGangway for Homer |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Science Fiction Quarterly Spring 1942. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-03-21 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Gangway for Homer" by George R. Hahn is a science fiction novella likely written in the early 1940s. The story revolves around a character initially named John Smith, who takes on the persona of Achilles Maravain, a superhuman figure impervious to physical harm, drawing inspiration from mythology. Through the narrative, the book explores themes of identity, power, and the inherent flaws of idealistic pursuits in a society marked by chaos. The plot follows Achilles Maravain as he discovers and embraces his formidable abilities, including the power to imprison facilities like jails and hospitals, creating a tumultuous clash against law enforcement and societal norms. Simultaneously, a scientist and a captivating woman named Cecile Douve navigate a world entangled in Maravain's radical aspirations toward a perfected society. Ultimately, the story culminates in a dramatic confrontation wherein Achilles is defeated by a cleverly devised scientific method, revealing the vulnerability underlying his seemingly invincible nature. This engaging tale reflects on the dichotomy of human aspirations and the consequences of hubris, brimming with dark humor and a compelling critique of idealism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cNew York, NY: Columbia Publications Inc., 1942 |
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSupervillains -- Fiction | ||
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_aForte, John R. _q(John Robert), _d1918-1966 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Science Fiction Quarterly Spring 1942. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73220 |
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