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The City and the Stars
Book • 1956
The City and the Stars is set in a future where Earth's oceans have evaporated and humanity has retreated to the city of Diaspar.
The story follows Alvin, a 'Unique' individual without past memories, as he seeks to uncover the truth about his world and humanity's history.
His journey leads to the discovery of another city, Lys, and ultimately transforms the understanding of Diaspar's citizens about their place in the universe.
The story follows Alvin, a 'Unique' individual without past memories, as he seeks to uncover the truth about his world and humanity's history.
His journey leads to the discovery of another city, Lys, and ultimately transforms the understanding of Diaspar's citizens about their place in the universe.
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David Rosenthal
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Mentioned by Langdon as an example of works that fit the Dying Earth or far-future setting tradition.
Subverting the Dying Earth and Vancian Fantasy
Mentioned by Philip Collins as an example of science-fiction literature predicting digital transformation of humanity.
The Magicians of Mutability: The Semiotics of September 11th with Paul and Philip Collins, Part IX and X. (2005)
