Station Eleven
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, published by National Geographic Books on June 2, 2015, is a reprint edition comprising 352 pages. This novel unfolds in the unsettling aftermath of a devastating flu pandemic that leads to the collapse of civilization. The narrative centers around Kirsten Raymonde, who recalls the night a famous Hollywood actor, Arthur Leander, suffered a heart attack during a performance of King Lear, marking the onset of societal breakdown. As the story progresses, it explores the lives of a nomadic group of actors and musicians known as The Traveling Symphony, who strive to preserve art and humanity in a transformed world.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as the characters navigate the altered landscape of the Great Lakes region, facing challenges posed by a violent prophet and the remnants of their former lives. The novel intricately weaves together themes of survival, memory, and the enduring power of art, moving back and forth in time to reveal the connections between its characters. Station Eleven delves into the complexities of human relationships and the importance of culture in the face of adversity, making it a thought-provoking exploration of a dystopian future.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • A PEN/FAULKNER AWARD FINALIST • Set in the eerie days of civilization’s collapse—the spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity. • Now an original series on HBO Max. • Over one million copies sold!
Kirsten Raymonde will never forget the night Arthur Leander, the famous Hollywood actor, had a heart attack on stage during a production of King Lear. That was the night when a devastating flu pandemic arrived in the city, and within weeks, civilization as we know it came to an end.
Twenty years later, Kirsten moves between the settlements of the altered world with a small troupe of actors and musicians. They call themselves The Traveling Symphony, and they have dedicated themselves to keeping the remnants of art and humanity alive. But when they arrive in St. Deborah by the Water, they encounter a violent prophet who will threaten the tiny band’s existence. And as the story takes off, moving back and forth in time, and vividly depicting life before and after the pandemic, the strange twist of fate that connects them all will be revealed.
Look for Emily St. John Mandel’s bestselling new novel, Sea of Tranquility!
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