| Author |
Williamson, Jack, 1908-2006 |
| Title |
After world's end
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| Original Publication |
United States: Western Fiction Publishing Co. Inc., 1939.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"After World's End" by Jack Williamson is a science fiction novel written in the late 1930s. The story begins with the mysterious death of a man named Barry Horn, whose body is discovered in a locked bungalow, raising intriguing questions about his identity and the strange items he left behind, including an extensive manuscript. The narrative hints at a futuristic struggle against robotic overlords, intertwining the lives of Barry Horn, his deceased wife Dona Carridan, and the perilous fate of humanity against a powerful robot monster named Malgarth. The opening of the book sets in motion a sequence of events that introduces Barry Horn and the enigma surrounding his death. Found dead under suspicious circumstances, Horn's unfinished manuscript reveals a vast and complex universe where the fate of mankind hangs in the balance. As the scene unfolds, it highlights Horn's past adventures—including a dreamlike recollection of Dona, a pivotal character—and sets the stage for a greater conflict involving cosmic rays, interstellar exploration, and a rebellion against oppression. The beginnings of a thrilling sci-fi saga are laid out, hinting at a deep connection between personal loss and the larger struggle for survival in a technologically advanced world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Robots -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Cryptobiosis -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70814 |
| Release Date |
May 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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