Description
When a mysterious plague wipes out human civilization, a lone scientist named Isherwood Williams emerges from isolation to discover a transformed world. Making his way to San Francisco, he encounters a handful of survivors and together they establish a small community, learning to rebuild society from scratch using the skills and wisdom of their pioneer ancestors. This haunting post-apocalyptic novel explores themes of human resilience, the fragility of civilization, and what it truly means to start anew in a world stripped of modern conveniences. Stewart's masterful storytelling captures both the wonder and terror of humanity's second chance, examining how survivors adapt, bond, and create meaning in the aftermath of catastrophe. A seminal work of science fiction that remains profoundly relevant, Earth Abides is a meditation on community, survival, and the enduring human spirit.
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paperback
Random House Digital, Inc.
Published Jan 1, 2006
370 pages
ISBN: 9780345487131
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First Published
1949
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Earth Abides by George R. Stewart.