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The City And The Stars

By Sir Arthur C. Clarke
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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In The City And The Stars by Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the narrative unfolds in Diaspar, a utopian city achieving perceived perfection through technology. Alvin, its protagonist, challenges the city's isolationist ethos, driven by an insatiable curiosity about the outside world. His journey explores themes of human evolution, exploration, and societal stagnation, inviting readers to ponder the balance between security and adventure.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with futuristic societies and the exploration of identity and freedom in a technologically advanced world. This epic science fiction tale offers a profound look at human evolution on an imaginative scale, featuring Clarke's trademark blend of scientific accuracy and philosophical depth.

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Clarke's evocation of the far future of humanity.

No.39 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. 'Hauntingly effective ... a beautifully conceived, unforgettable future world' Robert Silverberg 'Probably his most perfect work' Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.

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Men had built cities before, but never such a city as Diaspar; for millennia its protective dome shut out the creeping decay and danger of the world outside. Once, it held powers that ruled the stars. But then, as legend had it, the Invaders came, driving humanity into this last refuge.

It takes one man, a Unique, to break through Diaspar's stifling inertia, to smash the legend and discover the true nature of the Invaders.

The City and the Stars is a timeless tale that explores the boundaries of human imagination and the essence of human destiny.

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The City and the Stars by Sir Arthur C. Clarke has been praised for its imaginative depiction of a distant future intertwined with themes of human curiosity and evolution. Critics admire Clarke's visionary storytelling and the book's exploration of complex, thought-provoking ideas. The world-building and depth of its philosophical questions have captivated readers, often considering it a masterful contribution to science fiction.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781857987638

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 256

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SALES POINTS #39 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. 'Hauntingly effective . . . a beautifullyconceived, unforgettable future world' Robert Silverberg 'Probably his most perfect work' Encyclopedia of Science Fiction

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