The Mating of the Moons

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walton, Bryce, 1918-1988

Series:

Produced from Orbit volume 1 number 2, 1953.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Mating of the Moons" by Kenneth O'Hara is a science fiction narrative that was likely written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of alienation and the quest for authenticity in a fabricated world, set against the backdrop of a commercialized Mars that serves as a vacation destination for Earth tourists. It follows the protagonist, Madeleine, as she grapples with the superficiality of the Martian experience crafted for tourists. The narrative unfolds as Madeleine, accompanied by her parents, embarks on a journey to Mars, seeking something profound amidst the artificial constructs designed to entertain visitors. Docile and somewhat lost, she becomes increasingly disillusioned with the staged Martian attractions, feeling that they are mere facades. Her encounter with a mysterious old Martian hermit prompts a revelation about the emptiness surrounding her life, evoking a desire for real connection and truth. As she stands at the crossroads of fantasy and reality, conflicting forces of desire and fear challenge Madeleine's understanding of love and belonging, ultimately leading her toward a tragic fate as she seeks a deeper meaning that the superficial world cannot provide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-10-07