Description
In a post-apocalyptic future ravaged by nuclear fire, the Flame Deluge, a monastic order known as the Children of the Leibowitz, dedicates itself to preserving the remnants of human knowledge. Spanning centuries, this epic narrative follows the monks as they painstakingly rediscover and safeguard scientific and cultural artifacts, facing the cyclical nature of human folly and the potential for history to repeat itself. Through their unwavering faith and intellectual pursuit, they grapple with the profound question of whether humanity is destined to destroy itself or if wisdom can ultimately prevail.
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paperback
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Published Jan 1, 2006
334 pages
ISBN: 9780060892999
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Details
First Published
1959
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr..