Freedom by Mack Reynolds
"Freedom" by Mack Reynolds is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book navigates the complexities of individual liberty within the context of a repressive regime in the Soviet Union, particularly through the lens of Colonel Ilya Simonov, who grapples with the concepts of freedom, control, and dissent while undergoing a critical mission in Czechoslovakia. The story follows Colonel Ilya Simonov, a security operative who is assigned to investigate
the rising tide of dissent in Prague, sparked by desires for greater freedom among the local population. In the Czech capital, Simonov encounters spontaneous political movements and intellectual circles that challenge the dominance of the Party, leading to introspection about his loyalty and the true nature of freedom. As he becomes more entangled in the lives of those around him, including his attractive assistant Catherina Panova and the libre intellectual scenes, Simonov faces the duality of his role as enforcer of the regime and his burgeoning empathy for the cause of freedom. Ultimately, his journey culminates in a personal and professional crisis when he confronts the brutal reality of the Party's oppressive measures, forcing him to make choices that will forever alter his fate and the lives of those he has come to care for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983 |
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| Illustrator | Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010 |
| Title | Freedom |
| Series Title | Produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction February 1961. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30338 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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