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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBudrys, Algis,
_d1931-2008
245 1 4 _aThe Barbarians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from If Worlds of Science Fiction February 1958.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-01-02
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Barbarians" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel that appears to have been written in the mid-20th century. The narrative takes place in a post-apocalyptic America where remnants of nobility, barbarism, and armored warfare coexist in a society struggling to maintain order and identity amidst chaos. The likely topic of the book revolves around themes of betrayal, survival, and the complexities of human relationships within a fractured civilization. The story follows Giulion Geoffrey, a young nobleman who has just experienced a brutal battle against the invading barbarian forces, led by the enigmatic Hodd Savage, known as The Barbarian. Betrayed by his fellow nobleman, Harolde Dugald, during the battle, Geoffrey finds himself at the mercy of The Barbarian after surviving the clash. Together, they embark on a journey to reclaim Geoffrey's rightful lands while navigating the treacherous landscape filled with violence and shifting allegiances. As Geoffrey grapples with his family's legacy and confronts the harsh realities of power, he also develops an unexpected bond with The Barbarian and Myka, a woman he must help rescue. Ultimately, the story explores the intricate dynamics of nobility and barbarism, positionality in societal hierarchy, and the enduring nature of honor and survival in a chaotic world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
700 1 _aEmshwiller, Ed,
_d1925-1990
830 0 _aProduced from If Worlds of Science Fiction February 1958.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30828
999 _c71674
_d71674