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Tarnsman Of Gor

by Norman, John

Description

Tarl Cabot has always believed himself to be a citizen of Earth. He has no inkling that his destiny is far greater than the small planet he has inhabited for the first twenty-odd years of his life. One frosty winter night in the New England woods, he finds himself transported to the planet of Gor, also known as Counter-Earth, where everything is dramatically different from anything he has ever experienced. It emerges that Tarl is to be trained as a Tarnsman, one of the most honored positions in the rigid, caste-bound Gorean society. He is disciplined by the best teachers and warriors that Gor has to offer...but to what end? This is the first installment of John Norman's wildly popular and controversial Gor series, which has sold millions of copies.

About the Author

Norman, John

John Norman is the pen name of American author John Frederick Lange Jr. who was born in 1931. He is best known for his "Gor" series of science fiction novels.The "Gor" series is set on a fictional planet called Gor, where men are dominant and women are submissive. The series follows the adventures of a man named Tarl Cabot, who is transported from Earth to Gor and becomes involved in the planet's politics and conflicts. The series has been controversial for its portrayal of gender roles and sexuality.Norman's writing is known for its philosophical and political themes, as well as its detailed world-building. He has written many other works in addition to the "Gor" series, including several non-fiction books on philosophy and political theory.Despite the popularity of his "Gor" series, Norman has been criticized for his portrayal of women and his views on gender and sexuality. As a result, his works have been controversial and have generated debate and discussion within the science fiction community.

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