Past Master
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: R.A. Lafferty
Binding: Hardback
Published: Reader's Union - BCE., 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor bumps and slight laminate peels to DJ, previous owner's name written on front end-page.
R.A. Lafferty's "Past Master" is a captivating work of science fiction that transports readers to a distant future where humanity, having abandoned Earth, resides on a utopian planet. The narrative chronicles the unexpected resurrection of Thomas More, the 16th-century author of "Utopia," into this seemingly perfect society. As More grapples with the complexities and hidden flaws of this advanced civilization, the novel presents a profound commentary on societal ideals, human nature, and the pursuit of true paradise. It challenges readers to consider the inherent contradictions in creating a perfect world and the enduring relevance of historical thought in a futuristic context.
Author: R.A. Lafferty
Binding: Hardback
Published: Reader's Union - BCE., 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor bumps and slight laminate peels to DJ, previous owner's name written on front end-page.
R.A. Lafferty's "Past Master" is a captivating work of science fiction that transports readers to a distant future where humanity, having abandoned Earth, resides on a utopian planet. The narrative chronicles the unexpected resurrection of Thomas More, the 16th-century author of "Utopia," into this seemingly perfect society. As More grapples with the complexities and hidden flaws of this advanced civilization, the novel presents a profound commentary on societal ideals, human nature, and the pursuit of true paradise. It challenges readers to consider the inherent contradictions in creating a perfect world and the enduring relevance of historical thought in a futuristic context.