Stranger in a Strange Land
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein is a reprint edition published by Penguin on October 1, 1991. This 528-page novel presents the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians who arrives on Earth as a stranger. As he navigates his new environment, he must learn what it means to be human while sharing his unique beliefs and abilities, which challenge the very foundations of human society.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of alien contact and the complexities of human existence. Through Smith’s journey, the novel delves into concepts such as grokking and water-sharing, ultimately inspiring a profound transformation among Earth’s inhabitants. This edition offers a complete and uncut version of Heinlein’s work, contributing to its status as a significant piece in the science fiction genre.
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The complete, uncut version of Robert A. Heinlein’s all-time masterpiece, the brilliant novel that grew from a cult favorite to a bestseller to a science fiction classic.
Raised by Martians on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith is a human who has never seen another member of his species. Sent to Earth, he is a stranger who must learn what it is to be a man. But his own beliefs and his powers far exceed the limits of humankind, and as he teaches them about grokking and water-sharing, he also inspires a transformation that will alter Earth’s inhabitants forever…
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