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“Yes, I was a fool, but I was in love, and though I was suffering the greatest misery I had ever known I would not have had it otherwise for all the riches of Barsoom. Such is love, and such are lovers wherever love is known.”

Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Work

A Princess of Mars

This seminal work in the science fiction genre introduces readers to a world of alien cultures and advanced technology on Mars. The story follows a human adventurer who becomes entangled in the politics and romance of the Martian society, leading to a thrilling and imaginative exploration of extraterrestrial life. more

Author

Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer born on September 1, 1875, in Illinois, and died on March 19, 1950. He is renowned for his science fiction and adventure novels, with his most famous works being the 'Mars Trilogy' and the 'John Carter' series. His works have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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