Inside Earth by Poul Anderson
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About this eBook
| Author | Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 |
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| Illustrator | Stone, David |
| Title | Inside Earth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Inside Earth" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book explores themes of imperialism, rebellion, and societal evolution through the lens of an Earth under the control of an advanced alien empire, Valgolia. The narrative focuses on the complexities of identity, as the main character, an undercover agent named Conrad Haugen, disguises himself as an Earthling while attempting to instigate rebellion among the oppressed inhabitants of Earth. In the story, Haugen, originally from the Valgolian Empire, is assigned a dangerous mission to ignite dissatisfaction among Earth's population against their rulers. As he becomes entrenched in the lives of Earthlings and the insidious workings of underground revolutionary movements, he grapples with conflicting loyalties and the harsh realities of both his mission and his own feelings for Barbara Hood, a passionate member of the revolutionary cause. Throughout his journey, Haugen's internal conflict deepens as he observes the complexities of human nature and the consequences of rebellion, ultimately leading to an unexpected climax as he tries to navigate the turbulent waters of loyalty, identity, and what it truly means to be free. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Spy stories |
| Subject | Revolutionaries -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51184 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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