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In Chapter II of "The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants," Mars is depicted as a world that, despite its smaller size compared to Earth (with a diameter of 4,200 miles), boasts a larger habitable land area, supporting a population of about 13.16 billion people. This contrast with Earth's 1.645 billion is attributed to Mars lacking vast oceans, utilizing nearly its entire surface, save for some swamp areas and polar caps, for habitation and agriculture. The extensive canal network, visible from Earth through…-
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Chapter 5
Chapter 5 opens in September with the protagonist in Pimlico, accompanied by Margaret Kemble, both of them wearing tartan scarves. The conversation flows naturally as they discuss various topics, including Margaret’s upcoming acclimatization examination, a critical challenge she is preparing for. Their banter covers subjects ranging from politics to relationships, with Margaret teasing Arthur, who has returned awkwardly from Scotland. Arthur’s flustered demeanor creates a light-hearted yet charged…-
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Chapter 21
Chapter 21 begins with EIGHT noticing the protagonist’s arrival and expressing surprise at the apparent shift in Marshall’s attitude towards their group. EIGHT wonders what could have caused this change in behavior, but the protagonist explains that Marshall is more focused on external threats, particularly the creepers, than on internal issues within their team. This hints at a shift in strategy, as Marshall’s attention is drawn to the pressing concerns of survival against a much stronger and…-
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CHAPTER I – Thuvia- Maid of Mars
Upon a polished ersite bench beneath the blooming giant pimalia in the royal gardens of Thuvan Dihn, Jeddak of Ptarth, Thuvia of Ptarth sat, her patience thinning. Her presence commanded the attention of Astok, Prince of Dusar, whose passionate declarations were met with her displeasure and rebuke for forgetting Barsoom's customs and his untoward advances. Their interaction was disrupted by the arrival of Carthoris of Helium, who boldly intervened, rebuking Astok with a single terse word and physical… -
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CHAPTER I -Gulliver of Mars
In the opening chapter of "Gulliver of Mars," the protagonist, a lieutenant disillusioned with his mundane existence and haunted by unrequited love, teeters on the edge of a fantastical adventure spurred by his longing for a life beyond the ordinary. Gulliver Jones's narrative unfolds on a dreary New York evening, as he meanders through the slums, longing for the comfort of home. Unexpectedly, his night takes a turn towards the extraordinary when he encounters a dying old man, adorned in peculiar attire…-
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Thinking that it was time to bring down the Monarch from his raptures to the level of common sense, I determined to endeavour to open up to him some glimpses of the truth, that is to say of the nature of things in Flatland. So I began thus: "How does your Royal Highness distinguish the shapes and positions of his subjects? I for my part noticed by the sense of sight, before I entered your Kingdom, that some of your people are lines and others Points; and that some of the lines are larger --" "You speak of…-
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In Chapter XIV of "The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants," the focus shifts to the advancements and aspirations of aeronautics on Earth, as observed on April 25, 1920. The Martian narrator reflects on the excitement generated by an Aeronautical Show in the city, recognizing Earth's fascination with flight. However, the narrator points out the significant limitations of contemporary aircraft, describing them as cumbersome, inefficient, and noisy compared to the advanced, silent, and harmonious airships of…
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Mickey 7
Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton follows Mickey, a disposable worker on a colonization mission, who retains memories after his seventh death and uncovers dark secrets about the mission.-
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PART ONE: Chapter 5
In this chapter, the setting is a crowded, noisy canteen deep underground where Winston and his comrade Syme meet during the lunch queue. The atmosphere is bleak, filled with the sour smell of stew and the pervasive fumes of Victory Gin, a cheap, harsh drink. The scarcity of everyday items is highlighted through their discussion about the ongoing shortage of razor blades, a commodity in high demand yet nearly impossible to find. This scarcity reflects the broader failures of the Party’s supply system and…-
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In Chapter XIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Turjun, the Panthan," Carthoris of Helium discovers that his homeland, Helium, is at war with Dusar. He finds himself in an uncomfortable alliance with the enemy because of fate. Even as he grapples with his emotions and loyalty, Carthoris understands the strategic significance of his position among the Dusarians and anticipates exploiting it for Helium's advantage. Carthoris meets Vas Kor, a noble of Dusar, and through a series of interactions, including…
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