The Wind People

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bradley, Marion Zimmer, 1930-1999

Contributor:

Orban, Paul, 1896-1974

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Wind People" by Marion Zimmer Bradley is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story takes place on an idyllic yet isolated planet known as Robin's World, inhabited only by whispering winds, trees, and two human characters, Helen and her son, Robin. The narrative explores themes of motherhood, isolation, and the tension between reality and fantasy, as well as the profound effects of living in seclusion. The plot follows Helen Murray, a ship's doctor who, after giving birth to Robin on this remote planet, grapples with her isolation and the haunting specters of her past life. Helen is determined to care for Robin despite the peculiar circumstances of being marooned without the hope of rescue. As Robin grows, he begins to hear voices and perceive shadowy figures in the forest, suggesting the presence of other beings. The relationship between mother and son becomes increasingly complex as Robin yearns to understand his identity and the mysterious entities that seem to inhabit their world. The story culminates in a tragic encounter that forces Helen to confront the reality of her son's heritage and the consequences of their solitude, ultimately leading to a dramatic and heart-wrenching conclusion. (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: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-11-07