Of Men and Monsters
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- Synopsis
- WILLIAM TENN may well be the originator of the nonhero. His human beings, in all the short stories which have preceded this his first full-length novel, are all too fallible, exasperated by the effort of keeping up with the Jones's, depressed by feelings of inadequacy, beset by the daily problems of making a living. But withal, endearing. "Making a living," did we say? Well perhaps the problem is that as lords of the planet, humans have had the wrong approach, a mistaken self-image, as it were. Maybe it's not necessary to make a living. It could be that cast in another, not necessarily humbler role, humans could behave admirably. It's a downright encouraging thought. Just what could be the circumstances that might bring out the best in humankind? More, what is best? Mr. Tenn's answer is somewhat unnerving, but never let it be said that man cannot accept a challenge. So read OF MEN AND MONSTERS. We promise you, at the very least, a different view of your world. (Which, heaven knows, needs it.)
- Copyright:
- 1968
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 254 Pages
- Publisher:
- Ballantine Books
- Date of Addition:
- 12/17/09
- Copyrighted By:
- William Tenn
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Submitted By:
- Roger Loran Bailey
- Proofread By:
- Michael Sestak
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.