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Messiah
Paperback
Science FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023558655
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Gore Vidal's Messiah is a chilling exploration of faith, manipulation, and the seductive power of belief. This dystopian novel delves into a future consumed by a new religion centered on the glorification of suicide. Through sharp satire, Vidal examines the nature of cults and the dangers of blind devotion.
A controversial and thought-provoking work, Messiah remains a relevant commentary on the human condition. Its unflinching portrayal of religious fanaticism and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world continues to resonate. This edition of Messiah presents Vidal's unsettling vision, carefully prepared for a new readership. Explore the unsettling depths of this classic work of religious satire and dystopian fiction, a powerful reminder of the fragility of reason and the allure of the extreme.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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