To make a hero by Randall Garrett
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"To Make a Hero" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The narrative explores the concept of history as a mutable force and centers around Leland Hale, a complex anti-hero whose series of manipulative actions lead to his legendary status within the isolated community of Cardigan's Green. Through a mix of adventure, con artistry, and moral ambiguity, the book delves into the
dynamics of heroism and the nature of truth. The story begins with Leland Hale arriving on Cardigan's Green after escaping a tumultuous past filled with theft and cunning schemes. Upon landing, he quickly navigates the societal structures in place, including the folklore surrounding the deadly Plague that once devastated the planet’s population. As he engages with the residents, particularly a local power player named Yon the Fisher, Hale sees an opportunity to rise in power while simultaneously spreading a false narrative of his benevolence. His actions, cloaked in self-interest, ultimately lead to a series of events that garner him the reputation of a hero, culminating in a climactic sacrifice that solidifies his status as a martyr in the eyes of the community. The novel showcases Hale's calculating nature and examines the consequences of his actions on both a personal and societal level, leaving readers to ponder the true essence of heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | To make a hero |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957. |
| Series Title | Produced from Infinity October 1957 |
| Series Title | Leland Hale #1. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71660 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71660-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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