A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a seminal science fantasy novel, first serialized in 1912. The story follows John Carter, a Confederate veteran, who is mysteriously transported to Mars, a dying desert planet known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. Due to the planet's lower gravity, Carter gains superhuman strength and agility, quickly becoming embroiled in the conflicts of its diverse alien races. He encounters the warlike, multi-limbed Green Martians and later rescues Dejah Thoris, a beautiful princess of the humanoid Red Martians. Carter must navigate complex political intrigues and deadly battles between these alien civilizations, all while striving to protect Dejah Thoris and prevent the extinction of life on Mars.
Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Miva: the next reading experience beyond audiobooks
Listen like an audiobook, then ask anything, anytime.
Start Miva's narrationMiva does not just narrate. It keeps explaining based on what you ask.