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World of the Mad
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023434478
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.04 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Step into a future where genetic engineering has unlocked the secrets of immortality in Poul Anderson's World of the Mad. This classic work of science fiction blends the scope of space opera with thrilling adventure, exploring the profound consequences of tampering with life itself.
Venture into a world shaped by humanity's relentless pursuit of perfection and eternal life, a quest that has birthed unforeseen and potentially dangerous realities. Anderson masterfully crafts a narrative that grapples with the ethical dilemmas of genetic manipulation and the very definition of what it means to be human. World of the Mad is a timeless exploration of ambition, consequence, and the enduring spirit of adventure. A must-read for fans of thought-provoking science fiction that transcends generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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