Can I read The Temple of Earth online for free?

Yes, you can read the full text of "The Temple of Earth" by Poul Anderson for free on Lex. No signup or download required. Just open the book and start reading in your browser, or open it in the iOS or Android app for offline reading.

How long does it take to read The Temple of Earth?

"The Temple of Earth" is approximately 11,006 words, which takes the average reader (~250 words per minute) about 44 minutes to finish. Lex tracks your reading time and pages-per-session so you can see your real pace.

Is there a free audiobook of The Temple of Earth?

"The Temple of Earth" does not currently have a free audiobook available on Lex, but you can read the full text for free online.

Who wrote The Temple of Earth?

"The Temple of Earth" was written by Poul Anderson and published in 1953. Prolific American author known for his influential science fiction and fantasy works.

The Temple of Earth

1953

Poul Anderson

The Temple of Earth

Poul Anderson

1953

Three stories from Poul Anderson's 1950s imagination, each a sharp blade cutting into different facets of human nature. The title novella drops us onto a lunarshell where warlords rule Coper City, and outlaw chief Rikard is offered freedom in exchange for assassination. But as he digs into the History of Earth, he discovers something that threatens the warlords more than any bullet could. "Catalysis" offers a sly metaphor: humanity is a turtle, carrying its shell everywhere it goes, and the shell is full of familiar human failings. Then comes "Missionaries," a vicious satire about aliens who arrive on Earth to convert us to Mechaniolatry worship of machines, and the horror (or is it delight?) of finding humans enthusiastically embracing a new god. Anderson was a Grand Master for good reason: these stories don't just imagine the future, they hold a mirror to the present with wit, edge, and genuine spine.