The Adventurer by C. M. Kornbluth
"The Adventurer" by C. M. Kornbluth is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of power, identity, and the nature of heroism, set in a futuristic political landscape where Earth and its moons are divided between Republic and Soviet states. It examines the rise of a genetically engineered individual, Grayson, who is positioned as a legendary leader and military figure amidst political intrigue and rebellion.
The narrative unfolds primarily around the character of Thomas Grayson, who emerges from a difficult childhood to become a naval officer commanding a destroyer. As tensions escalate between the Republic and its Soviet counterpart over territory on Io, Grayson displays extraordinary leadership and strategic prowess, upending established order and gaining a devoted following among troops. However, his rise to power is not purely by chance; he is revealed to be the product of a covert program aimed at creating a leader who could destabilize the government. As war looms, Grayson faces existential challenges regarding his identity and purpose, culminating in a bloody power shift that tests the limits of loyalty and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kornbluth, C. M. (Cyril M.), 1923-1958 |
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| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | The Adventurer |
| Series Title | Produced from Space Science Fiction May 1953. |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29908 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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