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Against the Fall of Night

Clarke, Arthur C., 1917-2008 (Book - - 2005)
Average Rating: 5 stars out of 5.
Against the Fall of Night


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A young boy leaves the safety of his secluded desert city in an effort to save mankind despite warnings that invaders will return from outer space.

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The 10-billion-year-old metropolis of Diaspar is humanity's last home. Alone among immortals, the only man … More »
Baker & Taylor
A young boy leaves the safety of his secluded desert city in an effort to save mankind despite warnings that invaders will return from outer space.

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The 10-billion-year-old metropolis of Diaspar is humanity's last home. Alone among immortals, the only man born in 10 million years desperately wants to find what lies beyond the City. His quest will uncover the destiny of a people—and a galaxy. This book also includes the classic short story Jupiter V.

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A young man leaves the safety of his secluded desert city of Diaspar in an effort to save humankind despite warnings that invaders will return from outer space, in a volume that also includes the short story "Jupiter V." Reprint.

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Imprint: New York - IBooks
Pages: 151
ISBN: 1596871229
Language: English
Statement of responsibility: Arthur C. Clarke
Characteristics: 151 p. ;,21 cm.
Author (Original Script): Clarke, Arthur C.
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Jun 20, 2012
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  • theorbys rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

AKA The City and the Stars this is a Golden Age classic. I reread it every decade or so and enjoy its poetics as much now as the first time, many many years ago. One of the 100 best science fiction novels ever.

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