Out of the Iron Womb! by Poul Anderson

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Author Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001
Title Out of the Iron Womb!
Series Title The psychotechnic league; bk. 16.
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Summary "Out of the Iron Womb!" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story is centered around the themes of individualism, the dangers of ideology, and the complexity of human relationships in a spacefaring future. It explores a conflict between characters who embody opposing philosophical views, particularly touching upon humanism and the nuances of survival in an unforgiving world. The narrative follows Bo Jonsson, a pragmatic spaceman and engineer, who finds himself on a dangerous quest after the murder of his partner, Johnny Malone, by a Humanist antagonist named Einar Lundgard. As Bo grapples with his feelings of loss and fear, he must confront Lundgard, who harbors radical ideological motives. The plot weaves through tense encounters in the depths of space, culminating in a gripping duel on an asteroid. As Bo fights not just for his own survival but also to preserve the broader hopes of humanity, the story delves into themes of honor, reason, and the consequences of human actions. Ultimately, he must navigate the treacherous moral landscape that defines his existence and confronts the very essence of what it means to be human amidst the vastness of the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Asteroids -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 63633
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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