Parable of the Sower - Couverture souple

Butler, Octavia E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0446601977 ISBN 13 : 9780446601979

Editeur : Aspect, 1995

Synopsis

Forced to flee an America where anarchy and violence have completely taken over, empath Lauren Olamina--who can feel the pain of others and is crippled by it--becomes a prophet carrying the hope of a new world and a new faith christened "Earthseed". A stirring portrait of 21st-century America by the author of "Wild Seed".

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"Gripping... poignant... succeeds on multiple levels." —The New York Times Book Review

"Literate... thoughtful. And a real gut-wrencher." —Washington Post Book World

"A powerful story of hope and faith in the midst of urban violence and decay... Excellent science fiction and a parable of modern society." —Denver Post

"A prophetic odyssey." —Essence

"Simple, direct, and deeply felt." —Library Journal

"Artfully conceived and elegantly written." —Cleveland Plain Dealer

"There isn't a page in this vivid and frightening story that fails to grip the reader." —San Jose Mercury News

Biographie de l'auteur

OCTAVIA E. BUTLER, often referred to as the "grand dame of science fiction," was the author of several award-winning novels including Parable of the Talents, winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel. Recipient of a MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant and numerous literary awards, she has been acclaimed for her lean prose, strong protagonists, and social observations in stories that range from the distant past to the far future. She passed away on February 24, 2006.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aspect
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0446601977
• ISBN 13: 9780446601979
• Reliure: Poche
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible