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A powerful post-apocalyptic allegory of persecution and intolerance, the Penguin Modern Classics edition of John Wyndham's science fiction masterpiece The Day of the Triffids contains an introduction by M. John Harrison.Nuclear war has devastated the world, bringing with it a host of genetic mutations. In the bleak, primitive society that has emerged from its ruins, any sign of deviation, no matter how small, is ruthlessly rooted out and destroyed. David lives in fear of discovery, for he is part of a secret group of children who are able to communicate with each other by transferring thought-shapes into each other's minds. As they grow older, they feel increasingly isolated. Then one of them marries a 'norm', with terrifying consequences. John Wyndham (1903-1969) the son of a barrister, tried a number of careers including farming, law, commercial art and advertising before writing short stories, intended for sale, in 1925. After serving in the Civil Service and the Army during the Second World War, he decided to try writing a modified form of Science Fiction, which he called 'logical fantasy'. Among his most famous books are The Day of the Triffids (1951), The Kraken Wakes (1953), The Chrysalids (1955), The Midwich Cuckoos (1957, filmed twice as Village of the Damned), Trouble with Lichen (1960), and Chocky (1968). If you enjoyed The Chrysalids, you might like Arthur Miller's The Crucible, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'One of those few authors whose compulsive readability is a compliment to the intelligence'Spectator
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This edition comes complete with:
- An Exam section to help prepare students for the new style CSEC English 'B' examination.
- Comprehensive, accessible notes and summaries to aid students' understanding.
- Activities to engage students with the text and develop their understanding of key ideas and literary appreciation.
- Background information to enhance students' appreciation of the social and historical context of the play.
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- ÉditeurMichael Joseph Ltd
- Date d'édition1955
- ISBN 10 071810062X
- ISBN 13 9780718100629
- ReliureRelié
- Nombre de pages240
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The Chrysalids
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M. Joseph
(1979)
ISBN 10 : 071810062X
ISBN 13 : 9780718100629
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Description du livre Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. None (illustrateur). 1st Edition. Dust jacket has some insect damage to rear crease of spine and top of spine. Dust jacket is still intact. Price intact. Creasing and chipping to top and bottom of spine and fold of flaps of dust jacket. Small stain on rear flap. Sticker residue to rear of dust jacket. Bright black boards. Bumping to top and bottom of spine and corners of book. Some toning to paper. Otherwise a good, clean, solid copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 250
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The Chrysalids
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(1955)
ISBN 10 : 071810062X
ISBN 13 : 9780718100629
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Description du livre Etat : Good. None (illustrateur). Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur GRP62220566
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