We're Civilized!: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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We're Civilized! is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Clifton, Mark (1906–1963); Apostolides, Alex (1923–2005).
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"We're Civilized!" by Mark Clifton and Alex Apostolides is a science fiction novella written during the early 1950s. The story dives into themes of civilization and the interpretation of intelligence through the lens of human interaction with an alien race on Mars. The narrative explores the contrasting values and perspectives of human explorers and the native Martian species, raising questions about the nature of civilization and what it truly means to be "civilized." The plot begins with Captain Griswold and his crew landing on Mars, believing they are the first to discover the planet. As they explore, they find an interwoven society of Martians who live harmoniously with their environment, creating intricate canal systems to support their food supply. However, the humans, led by Griswold's arrogance and misunderstanding, view the Martians as inferior beings, leading to tragic consequences when tensions rise. The climax reveals the hubris of the human colonizers as they ignore the signs of intelligence in the Martians, only to be confronted by a greater moral reckoning when the Martians assert their own claim to the planet before being thwarted by human aggression. The story ultimately serves as a critique of colonialism and an examination of the flawed definitions of civilization.
Book and edition facts
- Title: We're Civilized!
- Author credits: Clifton, Mark (1906–1963); Apostolides, Alex (1923–2005)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
- Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
- Martians -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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