The Martian Chronicles

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    Colonization of Mars

  • Rocket Summer

    This vignette is very brief and intends to convey a sense of awe and wonder at what technology is capable of. Summer is symbolic of youthfulness and energy, which space travel and colonization is supposed to inspire.
  • Ylla

    Ylla's husband kills the first expedition of Earth men out of jealousy. We learn Martians have telepathy, and also human flaws like jealousy and desire.