| Author |
Jones, Alice Ilgenfritz, 1846-1905 |
| Author |
Merchant, Ella |
| Title |
Unveiling a Parallel: A Romance
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unveiling_a_Parallel
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Unveiling a Parallel: A Romance" by Alice Ilgenfritz Jones and Ella Merchant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on a protagonist who journeys to Mars and encounters the Martians, including the extraordinary characters of Severnius and Elodia, exploring themes of culture, beauty, and social dynamics. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist finds himself captivated by the Martian way of life, leading to conflicts and philosophical discussions regarding gender roles and societal norms. The opening of the novel introduces us to the protagonist's exhilarating arrival on Mars. As he lands, he is welcomed by a group of handsome Martian astronomers who convey warmth and curiosity. Among these characters, Severnius stands out as a polite and cultured individual who guides the protagonist through the intricacies of life on the red planet. The author vividly describes the stunning environment of Mars and the unique visual and cultural experiences the protagonist encounters, setting the tone for the exploration of differences between Earth and Martian society. As the narrative transitions, the protagonist becomes increasingly fascinated with Severnius's sister, Elodia, hinting at deeper connections and potential romantic intrigue that promises to develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Feminist fiction
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| Subject |
Utopian fiction
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| Subject |
Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42816 |
| Release Date |
May 26, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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