The Songs Of Distant Earth
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ballantine Books, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small mark on front end paper.
Arthur C. Clarke's "The Songs of Distant Earth" is a profound work of science fiction that transports readers to the distant ocean planet of Thalassa, humanity's last hope for survival after Earth's destruction. This novel chronicles the arrival of a starship from Earth, carrying the last remnants of humanity in suspended animation, and the complex interactions that unfold between the advanced, peaceful inhabitants of Thalassa and the desperate newcomers. It presents a contemplative narrative on themes of utopia, the fragility of civilization, and the enduring human spirit in the face of cosmic isolation. Clarke masterfully weaves a tale that is both scientifically rigorous and deeply philosophical, offering a poignant vision of humanity's future among the stars.
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ballantine Books, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small mark on front end paper.
Arthur C. Clarke's "The Songs of Distant Earth" is a profound work of science fiction that transports readers to the distant ocean planet of Thalassa, humanity's last hope for survival after Earth's destruction. This novel chronicles the arrival of a starship from Earth, carrying the last remnants of humanity in suspended animation, and the complex interactions that unfold between the advanced, peaceful inhabitants of Thalassa and the desperate newcomers. It presents a contemplative narrative on themes of utopia, the fragility of civilization, and the enduring human spirit in the face of cosmic isolation. Clarke masterfully weaves a tale that is both scientifically rigorous and deeply philosophical, offering a poignant vision of humanity's future among the stars.