The Scandalized Martians by Arnold Marmor
A planetary invasion of Earth by a race of intelligent beings from Mars, who are shocked and appalled by the moral decay they find on our planet.
By Arnold Marmor · First published 1957 · Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure · 1,908 words
First lines
David Fry wanted to make an epic movie in / the realistic school. The trouble was, his ideas / wouldn't pass the censors -- here or anyplace else!
David Fry was a realist. And also slightly crazy. Maybe that helped in this buggy business but David Fry overdid it. "I want her nude," he screamed. "Naked."
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The title 'The Scandalized Martians' implies a plot centered around extraterrestrial life, a core tenet of the science fiction genre.
- Drama — The use of the term 'scandalized' in the title suggests conflict and interpersonal turmoil, a typical trait of drama.
- Adventure — The notion of martians insinuates a possibility of space exploration and adventure, which is common in the adventure genre.
- Humor — The unusual combination of 'scandalized' and 'martians' may indicate a humorous or satirical approach to storytelling.
Tags
Science Fiction · Fiction · Novel · Space Exploration · Alien Culture · Social Commentary · Political Intrigue · Intergalactic Relations · Humor · Parody · Satire · Futuristic Society
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arnold Marmor
- Date: 1957 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure, Humor
- Length: 1,908 words
- Structure: 1 section, 112 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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