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Childhood's End

byArthur C. Clarke

Genres: Science Fiction First Contact

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

Topics Human NatureTechnology and HumanitySurvival

MoodReflective, Mysterious

Arthur C. Clarke's classic in which he ponders humanity's future and possible evolutionWhen the silent spacecraft arrived and took the light from the world, no one knew what to expect. But, although the Overlords kept themselves hidden from man, they had come to unite a warring world and to offer an end to poverty and crime. When they finally showed themselves it was a shock, but one that humankind could now cope with, and an era of peace, prosperity and endless leisure began.But the children of this utopia dream strange dreams of distant suns and alien planets, and begin to evolve into something incomprehensible to their parents, and soon they will be ready to join the Overmind ... and, in a grand and thrilling metaphysical climax, leave the Earth behind.

Language

Published on

17/06/2010

Pages

256

Format

Hardback

ISBN

9780575082359

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