Alas, Babylon A Novel
Alas, Babylon A Novel by Pat Frank is a classic disaster narrative published by HarperCollins on September 29, 2015. This limited Olive Edition presents a gripping account of a nuclear holocaust in the United States, exploring the immediate aftermath of this catastrophic event. Originally published in 1959 during the Cold War, the story delves into the chaos that ensues as civilization collapses, highlighting the stark realities faced by survivors.
Readers will find a portrayal of resilience and community in a small Florida town that endures against overwhelming odds. As the characters navigate the challenges of hunger, sickness, and brutality, they embody the struggle for survival in a world stripped of its former order. This edition, comprising 368 pages, invites readers to reflect on the themes of humanity and perseverance in the face of disaster, making it a significant addition to the genres of fiction, literary classics, and science fiction.
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Hailed by critics, this classic disaster novel about a nuclear holocaust in the United States—now available in a limited Olive Edition—continues to resonate with readers as strongly today as when it was first published in 1959 at the height of the Cold War.
“Alas, Babylon…”
Those fateful words heralded the end. When the unthinkable nightmare of nuclear holocaust ravaged the United States, it was instant death for tens of millions of people; for survivors, it was a nightmare of hunger, sickness, and brutality. Overnight, a thousand years of civilization were stripped away.
But for one small Florida town, spared against all the odds, the struggle was just beginning, as men and women of all ages and races found the courage to join together and push against the darkness.
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