Stewart, George Rippey
Earth Abides (S.F.Masterworks S.)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857988215
- author:
- Stewart, George Rippey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gollancz
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 134mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- Science fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
After a devastating plague wipes out most of humanity, Isherwood Williams returns to find that civilisation has vanished during his absence. He soon discovers that he is one of the few remaining survivors, and eventually meets a female companion who becomes his wife. As they build a life together, they are joined by others, forming a small community in San Francisco.
As they struggle to rebuild their world, the community faces the harsh realities of living without the comforts and conveniences of modern society. With a focus on survival and self-sufficiency, the story explores the challenges and opportunities of starting anew in a post-apocalyptic world.
This thought-provoking novel, first published in 1949, is a gripping and introspective exploration of human nature, community, and the resilience of life in the face of catastrophic change.
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