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A Canticle For Leibowitz

byWalter M. Miller

Genres: Science Fiction Fiction Post-Apocalyptic

Who is this book for? Readers interested in thought-provoking science fiction that explores deep themes of humanity and knowledge preservation.

Topics SurvivalKnowledge and IgnoranceFaith and Belief

MoodReflective, Dark, Thought-Provoking

ViolenceMild

The classic science fiction novel of a future dark age and humanity's new renaissance It is a new dark age of fear and ignorance.An atomic Flame Deluge has ravaged the earth, and humanity's survivors have turned against science. In the depths of a hellish desert, the Order of St Leibowitz preserves the few remnants of mankind's knowledge. Then a humble monk makes a miraculous discovery of several artefacts - including a note written by blessed St Leibowitz himself, which reads: Pound pastramican krautsix bagels- bring home for EmmaCould this holiest of relics hold the key to humanity's salvation? A Canticle For Leibowitz is a sharp, satirical examination of humanity that is chilling, provocative and endlessly imaginative - an undisputed science fiction classic.

Language

Published on

09/05/2019

Pages

336

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780356513171

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