The Martian Chronicles
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is an excellent collection of loosely-tied short stories which together make the history of man's conquest of Mars. It is one of Bradbury's finest books, and certainly the most popular one.
is one of those rare books showing mankind as alien invaders on another planet. Mars is perhaps the most co ....
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.... as early as the late 1940s). One of the themes discussed, for example, is that of colonialization. A comparison of the Marians with native American Indians is almost unavoidable. In fact, it is not only hinted, but referenced directly. And it's rather obvious that Bradbury considers it to be wrong.
And yet, The Maritan Chronicles is not only a criticism. At times, it can only be described as a poetry in prose.
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