The Girls From Earth: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Girls From Earth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Robinson, Frank M. (1926–2014).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Girls From Earth" by Frank M. Robinson is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The book brazenly explores themes of gender ratios in colonization and the complexities of human relationships across different worlds. It revolves around the unique and complicated situation where the male-dominated colonization of other planets has resulted in a dire need to arrange marriages between men on one planet and women from Earth, prompting questions about identity, cultural expectations, and the traditional notions of partnership. The storyline follows colonists Karl Allen and Joseph Hill as they anticipate the arrival of women from Earth, whom they are matched with through a lottery system due to the overwhelming male population at their colony. As they navigate their personal desires and societal pressures, we are introduced to the women themselves—each with their own reasons for migrating, whether escaping societal pressures or crime. The narrative reveals their struggles to adapt to their new lives and the often stark realities that contrast with the romanticized notions they held about frontier life. Ultimately, the book offers a thought-provoking commentary on the intersections of duty, desire, and survival in the face of a very human need for connection, all set against the backdrop of a speculative future.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Girls From Earth
- Author credits: Robinson, Frank M. (1926–2014)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
- Space colonies -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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