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The Marching Morons: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

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The Marching Morons is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kornbluth, C. M. (Cyril M.) (1923–1958).

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Marching Morons" by C. M. Kornbluth is a science fiction story published in 1951. A con artist from 1988 awakens in a dystopian future where unintelligent people vastly outnumber a small elite class struggling to maintain civilization. Facing catastrophic overpopulation, the elite ask him to solve their crisis. Drawing on his shady past, he devises a ruthless plan that succeeds beyond expectations—but his masters have their own final solution in mind.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The Marching Morons
  • Author credits: Kornbluth, C. M. (Cyril M.) (1923–1958)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Science fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Novels
  • Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
  • Science Fiction

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