Stalemate by Basil Wells
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| Author | Wells, Basil, 1912-2003 |
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| Illustrator | Summers, Leo, 1925-1985 |
| Title | Stalemate |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Stalemate" by Basil Wells is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, likely during the early 1950s. It explores the theme of war and conflict through a unique setup where individual duelists represent their nations in a controlled combat scenario rather than conventional warfare. The book delves into the psychological struggles of these warriors, offering an intense examination of honor, ambition, and the moral dilemmas of violence. The story centers around Gram Treb and his adversary Harl Neilson, who are two of the last surviving combatants in a staged war duel taking place on Earth Satellite One. As they engage in their desperate struggle for survival, both men confront the harsh realities of their situation and the implications of their actions. Treb, who is struggling with wounds and the memories of loss, contemplates the futility of their conflict and longs for peace, while Neilson, motivated by love and ambition, is driven by the desire for recognition and a better life. As the duel progresses, the two men's intertwined fates force them to consider the true cost of victory and the possibility of friendship in a world beloved by competition, ultimately leading to an unexpected conclusion that challenges the nature of honor and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Dueling -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32594 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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