Edgar Rice Burroughs

Swords of Mars (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Swords of Mars," part of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series, combines cloak-and-dagger intrigue with interplanetary adventure. John Carter, an Earthman now on Mars, takes the lead, fighting against the Guild of Assassins headed by Ur Jan. Carter infiltrates Zodanga, assuming the alias Vandor to dismantle the Guild. He becomes entangled in the rivalry between scientists Fal Sivas and Gar Nal, both developing spacecraft controlled by synthetic brains. The narrative escalates when Dejah Thoris, Carter's wife, is kidnapped, leading to a pursuit to the Martian moon, Thuria. On Thuria, all parties are captured by the Tarids, necessitating an uneasy alliance for escape. The story culminates with Carter's return to Mars, a heroic confrontation with Gar Nal, and a dramatic rescue of Dejah Thoris¿¿.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789359885612
• Artikelnr.: 73555347

Autorenporträt

Edgar Rice Burroughs was born in 1875 in Chicago and is best known for creating Tarzan and Barsoom (Mars). He worked in various fields, including as a soldier, cowboy, and businessman, before becoming a writer. His big break came in 1912 with Tarzan of the Apes, which launched his literary career.Burroughs' Tarzan novels were hugely popular, leading to numerous sequels and adaptations in film, TV, and comics. His works defined the adventure genre in pulp fiction and captivated readers with tales of exotic worlds. In addition to Tarzan, he created the Barsoom and Pellucidar series, blending science fiction and fantasy.Despite mixed critical reception, Burroughs became one of the most successful authors of his time, writing hundreds of novels, short stories, and articles. He died in 1950, but his legacy lives on through his characters, especially Tarzan. His influence on modern adventure storytelling and popular culture remains significant.