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John Norman is the nom de plume of John Frederick Lange, Jr. (innate June 3, 1931), is the author of the Gor series, which was popular in the 1970s (hundreds to thousands of copies sold). He holds the Ph.D. from Princeton and is a professor at the Queens College in New York City.

Books

Science fiction: History of Gor (also Story of Counter-Earth) (1967-2001) A Telnarian Histories (1991-1993)

Historical fiction: Time Slave (1975) Ghost Dance (1979)

Nonfictional prose: Imaginative Sex (1974)

Norman occurs as protégé of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and his influential Gor series bears parallels to Burroughs' John Carter of Mars. His novels include prolonged philosophic & sociological dissertations contrasting the uneasiness of modern society (all about from either most common dishonesty to nuclear holocaust). Placing emphasis in sleep in accordance sustaining the Nietzsche-esque natural order, he sponsors a hierarchy of talent, especially nature and severity.

From either this hierarchy & the somewhat exaggerated apply of evolutionary psychology to analyze gender differences, he suggests that woman is the submissive natural helper, and nonliteral slave, of dominant man. His operate typically will require this observation literally: heroes enslave heroines world health organization, upon existence enslaved, revel in the discovery of their natural place. Norman & Goreans have been criticized for this tenet of what it assume honoring nature and severity.

Career

Norman's career as a philosopher/writer underwent quaternity stages:

  • Early 1950s-early 1960s: Norman begins his academic career. He obtains his Bachelor of Arts degree from a University of Nebraska in 1953, and his Master of Arts degree from a University of Southern California in 1957. When at USC he married Bernice L. Green. Norman became the Doctor of Philosophy in 1963 from the Princeton University.
  • Late 1960s-early 1980s: Norman becomes wildly popular. His rise can be attributed to the willingness of rebellious or even ill-affected Americans during this period to assume his social choice.
  • Mid 1980s-mid 1990s: Increasing political correctness, especially feminism, prompted consumers and interest groups to take action against a low of Norman's books, including petitioning retail merchant. Norman's books were flushed from either bookstall & libraries, & Norman accused publishers of blacklisting him.
  • Late 1990s-present: Acceptance of BDSM and growth of the Internet allowed the revivification of Norman's ideas forgoing a consent of formula publishing trend lines. Goreans assembled on the Internet & inside realistic when little publishers attempted, sustaining limited profits, to bring Norman back.

    • The Gorean Voice
    An online magazine for fans of the Gorean Chronicles and the philosophical themes presented within them. Consistent monthly publication since 1998.

    The Unofficial alt.books.gor FAQ
    Information on the author and his work, done in an FAQ format. Includes notes on the books, Gor online, and biographical references.

    Who's this John Norman Guy, Anyway?
    An older but detailed biography of the author, including notes on his various works and references to articles he has written.

    What is Gor?
    An overview of the Gorean novels and the world they depict. Includes a detailed history of their publication.

    Salon.com: Chain Gang
    Somewhat biased and opinionated article by Julia Gracen about the online fandom of the Gorean novels.

    Locus Online: Letter from John Norman
    Comments on the continued discrimination by portions of the Science Fiction community against his work and contributions to the genre.

    Gorean Piglet-ism
    Parody of Gorean criticism though a farcical comparison of Gor to the world of "Winnie the Pooh."

    World of Gor
    Created in partnership with the author, this is the current publisher of the Gorean novels and their online representative. Includes letters written by the author to his fans.

    Nietzsche, John Norman, and Gor
    A collection of quotations and opinions, examining the influence of Nietzsche on the world of Gor and its Gorean philosophy.

    Science Fiction Pioneer John Norman is Back
    Press release heralding the return of the Gorean Saga and the publication of "Witness of Gor".
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