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A Town Is Drowning
Paperback
Science FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023489782
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Town Is Drowning by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth is a chilling dystopian satire set in a near-future Pennsylvania ravaged by catastrophic floods. This thought-provoking work of science fiction explores themes of societal breakdown and the consequences of unchecked power.
A prescient commentary on environmental disaster and social inequality, the novel paints a stark picture of a community struggling to survive amidst overwhelming natural forces. First published during the height of the Cold War, this collaborative work from two masters of science fiction remains relevant for its insightful examination of human nature and the fragility of civilization. Experience this enduring story of survival, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of apocalyptic disaster. A Town Is Drowning offers a cautionary tale that resonates long after the final page.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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