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In "The Wizard of Venus," the protagonist is Carson Napier, an Earthman who travels to the planet Venus in a spaceship. On Venus, Carson discovers a world filled with exotic creatures, ancient civilizations, and strange phenomena. The planet is not the lush, habitable world he expected, but rather a hostile and dangerous place.Carson encounters various challenges and adventures on Venus, including encounters with hostile native tribes, battles with dangerous creatures, and interactions with different human-like societies. Along the way, he becomes involved in a quest to rescue a woman named Duare, whom he falls in love with."The Wizard of Venus" combines elements of science fiction, adventure, and romance. It explores themes of exploration, colonization, and the clash of civilizations. While the novel is set on Venus, it reflects some of the classic Burroughs storytelling style with its action-packed plot, daring heroes, and imaginative world-building.It's important to note that "The Wizard of Venus" was part of a series known as the Venus series or the "Carson of Venus" series, which consists of several other books. The series follows the adventures of Carson Napier on the planet Venus, and "The Wizard of Venus" is one of the installments in this series.