On The Beach

Name: On The Beach
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9780099530251
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By Nevil Shute

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Summary

On The Beach by Nevil Shute explores the aftermath of a global nuclear war, focusing on the last remnants of humanity in Australia. As radiation slowly spreads, the characters grapple with their inevitable fate while striving to find meaning in the time they have left. The narrative deeply examines themes of hope, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of impending doom.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by post-apocalyptic narratives that delve into human emotions and the resilience of the human spirit. Set in a world grappling with the aftermath of a nuclear war, it offers a poignant exploration of humanity's capacity to find hope and meaning even in the face of despair. This timeless story is marked by its deep character development and moving examination of love and survival.

On The Beach

Then a faint Morse code signal is picked up, transmitting from the United States and the submarine must set sail through the bleak ocean to search for signs of life.

On the Beach is Nevil Shute's most powerful novel.

A stunning new reissue of the internationally bestselling novel

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Powerful, gripping, and haunting — Nevil Shute's most remarkable and influential novel.

After the war is over, a radioactive cloud begins to sweep southwards on the winds, gradually poisoning everything in its path. An American submarine captain is among the survivors left sheltering in Australia, preparing with the locals for the inevitable. Despite his memories of his wife, he becomes close to a young woman struggling to accept the harsh realities of their situation.

Then a faint Morse code signal is picked up, transmitting from the United States, and the submarine must set sail through the bleak ocean to search for signs of life.

On the Beach is Nevil Shute's most powerful novel. Both gripping and intensely moving, its impact is unforgettable.

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On the Beach by Nevil Shute is highly praised for its evocative depiction of the aftermath of a nuclear war, with critics noting its significant role in raising awareness about such threats. The story is described as incredibly moving and remains impactful decades after its publication, featuring a poignant and unsettling conclusion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099530251

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 223g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Nevil Shute was born on 17 January 1899 in Ealing, London. After attending the Dragon School and Shrewsbury School, he studied Engineering Science at Balliol College, Oxford. He worked as an aeronautical engineer and published his first novel, Marazan, in 1926. In 1931 he married Frances Mary Heaton and they went on to have two daughters. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve where he worked on developing secret weapons. After the war he continued to write and settled in Australia where he lived until his death on 12 January 1960. His most celebrated novels include Pied Piper (1942), No Highway (1948), A Town Like Alice (1950) and On the Beach (1957).