207 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
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And with that, he was gone, leaving Jav with his brows drawn down in puzzled contemplation of his act. He could not understand. Neither could he know that Carthoris had gleaned from the things Jav had let drop hints which he had not intended to impart in the hope that they might lead the Heliumite to act precisely as he had acted. Enveloped in a scenario of illusion versus reality, Chapter VII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" titled "The Phantom Bowmen" embarks on an intense confrontation at the Lotharian…-
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Chapter VIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" titled "The Hall of Doom," unfolds with Thuvia witnessing Carthoris's departure, leaving her with Tario, the jeddak of Lothar. Tario's solicitation and subsequent confession that he perceives Thuvia as a real woman, rather than an ethereal creation, mark the beginning of an unsettling encounter. Thuvia, strong-willed and defiant, rejects Tario's advances and assertions about her origin and essence. Tario's fascination turns into obsession, leading to an attempt to…
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CHAPTER IX ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars
In Chapter IX of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris, Thuvia, and Jav fall into a pit as a result of Tario's anger but emerge unscathed. Inside the chamber they find themselves in, they face threats including Komal, believed by Jav to be a deity set to devour them. However, Thuvia tames Komal, revealing the creature to be just a giant banth (a Martian beast) and not a divine entity. They proceed to escape the chamber through a series of corridors and into a plain where they anticipate confrontation from…-
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CHAPTER X ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars
In Chapter X of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Kar Komak, The Bowman," Carthoris and Thuvia, hand in hand, move silently through the Martian forest towards the distant cliffs, enchased in a mutual reliance. Thuvia, mysteriously silent throughout their journey, suddenly vanishes at the moment Carthoris decides to break their silence. It dawns upon Carthoris that Jav has deceived him into believing Thuvia was with him, whereas she was actually detained. Realizing the trickery, Carthoris rushes back towards…-
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CHAPTER XI ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars
In Chapter XI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris, the son of John Carter, finds himself embroiled in an intense series of challenges as he strives to rescue Thuvia from her captors. After a ferocious encounter leaves him unconscious, he awakens alone amongst the dead on an alien landscape, gravely weakened and with Thuvia and Kar Komak missing. Determinedly, he journeys toward Aaanthor, driven by a dire need for water and resolution to find Thuvia. His venture leads him into the remnants of a…-
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In Chapter XIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Turjun, the Panthan," Carthoris, son of John Carter, finds himself embroiled in the intricacies of interplanetary politics and warfare. The chapter encapsulates Carthoris's inner turmoil upon discovering Helium is at war with Dusar, a realization that throws him into the ranks of his adversaries due to the whims of fate. His identity temporarily obscured, he adopts the guise of "Turjun," maneuvering through enemy ranks with the hope of turning his…
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In "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" Chapter XIV, the narrative focuses on the harrowing situation faced by Thuvia of Ptarth, who is held captive in the tower of Astok, Prince of Dusar. Despite her despair and repeated attempts to find a means of escape, her situation seems hopeless, especially when deprived of her weapons. The chapter also dives into Thuvia's personal reflections and comparisons between the cowardly Astok and other men she holds in higher esteem, notably Kulan Tith and a Heliumite, revealing her…
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DEDICATION
In the introductory dedication of "The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants," the author extends a heartfelt bestowal to the millions enshrouded in the darkness of ignorance on Earth, offering the book as a beacon of enlightenment in their quest for truth. The dedication is followed by a descriptive overview of Mars as perceived through the narrative, highlighting the planet's distinctive features such as the North Polar Cap, a comprehensive Canal System, and thousands of smaller lateral canals omitted from…-
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In the opening chapter of "The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants," the narrator introduces himself as Eros Urides, a former denizen of Mars, intent on sharing insights into Martian life to enlighten and aid humanity. Eros begins by distinguishing Martian society's principle of equality, which transcends social status and material wealth, asserting that all beings who manifest physically from the divine are deemed equal. This foundational belief underpins his experiences and the societal norms he…
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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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