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"Stranger in a Strange Land" was important because it challenged societal norms, particularly in its exploration of religion, sex, and human relationships. It also popularized the idea of "grokking" and influenced the countercultural movements of the 1960s.
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∙ 15y agoIn the book "Stranger in a Strange Land", how did the character, Valentine Michael Smith change?
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∙ 10y ago"Stranger in a Strange Land" is a work of Science Fiction written by Robert Heinlein. Written in 1961, the story is about Valentine Michael Smith, who comes to Earth after being born on Mars.
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Important events in stranger in a strange land?
The events were not nearly as important as the radical views put over. The book upset and angered many people on its publication. Others found it enlightening.
Is stranger in a strange land the same book as Starship Troopers?
Definitely not. Same author though Robert Heinlein.
What is the title of the book that Daniel puts in the student's memories in Daniel X Watch the Skies?
Stranger In a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
What is the plot in stranger in strange land?
Stranger in a Strange Land is somewhat like The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling: Valentine Michael Smith is a human who was raised on Mars by Martians, the way Mowgli was a human raised by wolves. Smith comes to Earth as a young adult, and the novel explores how he adapts to Earth, and how the people of the Earth adapt to him.
Does Robert heinlein's stranger in a strange land get its title from Eugene O'Neill's long day's journey into night?
Considering the Biblical overtones in the book, I believe the title is taken from the Bible:Exodus 2:22 (King James Version)22And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.But it could be taken from Jonathan Swift:But a stranger in a strange land, he is no one: men know him not-and to know not is to care not for."Jonathan Swift quotes (Irish Author and Satirist of prose, 1667-1745)
Define the Meaning of names in Stranger in a strange land?
The title "Stranger in a Strange Land" is a direct quotation from the King James Bible (taken from Exodus 2:22). The working title for the book was "A Martian Named Smith", which was also the name of the screenplay started by a character at the end of the novel.
When is the 8th Artemis Fowl book released and what will it be about and what will it be called?
i don't really know when or what the 8th Artemis fowl book will be. but i think it will be called "the strange stranger" *just a guess
Who is the stranger in the book 'The Stranger'?
In the 1942 book, "The Stranger" by Albert Camus the stranger is Meursault, a French Algerian.
In the book the stranger by chris van allsburg what does the stranger represent?
Autumn.
Who was Robert Heinlein?
Robert Anson Heinlein was a science fiction author who published such well-known works as Starship Troopers, Stranger in a Strange Land, and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. Heinlein invented such terms as TAANSTAFL (There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch), "pay it forward" and "space marine." He wrote for both the adult and YA markets.
When was Strange Brew - book - created?
Strange Brew - book - was created in 2009-07.
How many pages does Strange Brew - book - have?
Strange Brew - book - has 372 pages.
