The blonde from Barsoom: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The blonde from Barsoom is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Young, Robert F. (1915–1986).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Blonde from Barsoom" by Robert F. Young is a science fiction short story written in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around Harold Worthington Smith, a struggling science fiction writer who becomes deeply entwined in his own fantastical Martian tales. The book engages with themes of creativity, escapism, and the often comical dissonance between reality and fiction, particularly within the context of genre storytelling. In this story, Harold is frustrated by the rejection of his Martian stories, which feature exaggerated characters and improbable scenarios, notably a voluptuous Martian princess named Thejah Doris. As he writes, he inadvertently finds himself transported into his narrative, becoming his protagonist, Thon Carther. The frenzy heightens as Harold and Thejah face threats from a Tark horde, leading to several humorous and absurd plot developments. Ultimately, in a meta twist, Harold realizes he can reshape his own narrative by writing about his life instead of continuing the fictional chase, leading to a satisfying conclusion where he navigates his dual existence between reality and his imaginative storylines.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The blonde from Barsoom
- Author credits: Young, Robert F. (1915–1986)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fantasy fiction
- Humorous stories
- Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Science fiction -- Authorship -- Fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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