207 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
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CHAPTER X THUVIA
Chapter X of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Kar Komak, the Bowman," follows the protagonist Carthoris, the Prince of Helium, as he navigates through Martian forests and plains with Thuvia's supposed presence. His journey becomes a solitary pursuit when he realizes that Thuvia’s presence beside him was an illusion created by the Lotharian, Jav. Discovering this deception, Carthoris rushes back towards the city of Lothar, determined to find Thuvia. On his way, he encounters Jav, severely injured by… -
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CHAPTER XI THUVIA
In Chapter XI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Green Men and White Apes," Carthoris, the son of John Carter, is severely injured in a skirmish but arduously makes his way to the city of Aaanthor seeking water. Tragically, upon regaining consciousness, he finds that Thuvia and his ally, Kar Komak, are missing. Alone and disoriented, he navigates the desolate and dangerous streets of Aaanthor, eventually finding himself besieged by both formidable Torquasian warriors and the terrifying white apes of… -
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CHAPTER XII THUVIA
In Chapter XII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "To Save Dusar," the narrative unfolds around Thuvia’s harrowing experiences and the political maneuvers of Astok, Prince of Dusar. The chapter begins with Thuvia and Jav facing a deadly threat from Komal, the banth-god, in a moment of dire peril that sees Thuvia narrowly escaping death. This event underscores her courage and her ability to command even the most fearsome Barsoomian creatures. As she ventures to return to Ptarth, navigating through the… -
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CHAPTER XIII THUVIA
Chapter XIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs presents Carthoris of Helium deep in the midst of enemy territory, internally battling the revelation that Helium is at war with Dusar, where fate has undesirably placed him. Despite feeling conflicted about serving Dusar, he sees a strategic opportunity to aid Helium from within enemy lines. However, navigating this precarious position is fraught with risk, as any suspected disloyalty could result in his imprisonment until war's end, which,… -
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CHAPTER XIV THUVIA
The chapter opens with Thuvia of Ptarth resigned to her fate in the east tower of Astok's palace, having found no escape. She muses over Astok's cowardice compared to the bravery of Carthoris, the Heliumite she truly admires. Outside her cell, Astok and Vas Kor argue about the assassination plan, showcasing Astok's lack of courage and the tension between them. As Vas Kor moves to kill Thuvia, Carthoris dramatically intervenes, announcing himself in the name of Helium. A fierce battle ensues, revealing… -
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Anthem
Anthem by Ayn Rand is a dystopian novella set in a collectivist future where individuality and personal choice are forbidden. The story follows Equality 7-2521, a young man who dares to think differently in a society that values conformity above all else. Defying strict societal norms, he rediscovers the concept of "I" and embarks on a journey toward personal freedom and self-discovery. Through poetic prose and a thought-provoking narrative, Rand explores themes of identity, independence, and the triumph of the human spirit against oppressive systems.-
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PART FIVE
In "Anthem" Part Five, the narrator experiences a moment of extraordinary breakthrough and inventiveness. Solely through their individual effort, after countless days and trials, they achieve a monumental creation: a glass box akin to a device from the Unmentionable Times, capable of harnessing the power of the sky with unprecedented strength. The moment they close the circuit, the wire inside the device glows red, casting a circle of light upon the ground, a manifestation of electric power that doesn't…-
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PART SIX
After thirty days of silence, Equality 7-2521 returns to his journal, detailing the consequence of his absence from the City Theatre due to preoccupation with his invention. Caught for missing the communal event, he is confronted by the Council of the Home of the Street Sweepers. When questioned about his whereabouts, Equality 7-2521 refuses to betray the secret of his discovery, declaring, "We will not tell you." This refusal leads to his capture and sentencing to the Palace of Corrective Detention, a…-
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PART SEVEN
In Part Seven of "Anthem," the protagonist, Equality 7-2521, finds himself deep in the Uncharted Forest, reflecting on the events that led him to this solitude. His journey began that morning, as he presented a groundbreaking invention to the World Council of Scholars, hoping to contribute to mankind’s progress. However, this act of individual brilliance was met with hostility and fear rather than the anticipated awe. Equality 7-2521 recalls walking into the solemn assembly of the World Council of…-
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PART EIGHT
In the eighth part of "Anthem," the protagonist experiences profound freedom and joy during their first day in the forest, a sharp contrast to the regulated life they left behind. Waking to sunlight instead of the accustomed bell, they revel in the newfound ability to control their actions, whether it's to lie still, leap up, or explore their surroundings without restraint. The vivid imagery of the forest—the trembling silver-edged leaves, the green fire above, and the sea of leafy waves—highlights the…-
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