Cloud Cuckoo Land
Description
Anthony Doerr's "Cloud Cuckoo Land" is a breathtaking novel that weaves together disparate lives across centuries through the enduring power of a single ancient Greek story. From the fall of Constantinople in the 15th century to a library in present-day Idaho and a spaceship on a perilous journey into the future, interconnected characters grapple with loss, hope, and the vital importance of preserving stories. This ambitious narrative explores how tales shape our understanding of the world and ourselves, offering a profound meditation on human resilience and the search for a better future. Doerr masterfully connects these timelines, demonstrating how the act of storytelling can transcend time and space, offering solace and meaning in the face of destruction and uncertainty.
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paperback
Simon and Schuster
Published Sep 27, 2022
608 pages
ISBN: 9781982168445
hardcover
Scribner
Published Jan 1, 2021
656 pages
ISBN: 9781982168438
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
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