| Author |
Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 |
| Translator |
Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937 |
| Uniform Title |
A princess of Mars. Finnish
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| Title |
Marsin prinsessa
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| Series Title |
Barsoom series, 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 27.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Princess_of_Mars
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Marsin prinsessa" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows John Carter, a former Confederate officer who mysteriously finds himself on Mars and becomes embroiled in the conflicts and intrigues of its inhabitants. The novel explores themes of adventure, personal transformation, and interplanetary warfare, showcasing a vividly imagined world. At the start of the story, John Carter recounts his life experiences leading to his unexpected arrival on Mars. After the end of the American Civil War, he seeks fortune in Arizona but is inexplicably transported to the Martian landscape. As he struggles to adapt to the lighter gravity, he encounters native Martians and witnesses their customs, notably the significant difference between their society and his own. Carter's initial attempts at survival quickly thrust him into thrilling conflicts, setting the stage for his adventures on this alien planet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Princesses -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Carter, John (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Dejah Thoris (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64650 |
| Release Date |
Feb 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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