“Listen, are we helpless? Are we doomed to do it again and again and again? Have we no choice but to play the Phoenix in an unending sequence of rise and fall? Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, Greece, Carthage, Rome, the Empires of Charlemagne and the Turk: Ground to dust and plowed with salt. Spain, France, Britain, America—burned into the oblivion of the centuries. And again and again and again. Are we doomed to it, Lord, chained to the pendulum of our own mad clockwork, helpless to halt its swing? This time, it will swing us clean to oblivion.”
Quote by Walter M. Miller, Jr.
Work
A Canticle For Leibowitz
A Canticle For Leibowitz is a speculative fiction novel that explores themes of survival, faith, and the quest for knowledge in a world that has been ravaged by nuclear war. The narrative is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different era of the abbey's existence. The novel is known for its philosophical depth and its portrayal of the human spirit in the face of adversity. more
Author
Walter M. Miller, Jr.
Walter M. Miller, Jr. was an American author of science fiction, recognized for his influential works that often tackled profound themes. Born on January 23, 1923, and passing away on January 9, 1996, Miller's most celebrated novel is 'A Canticle for Leibowitz,' a post-apocalyptic narrative that intertwines religion, technology, and the essence of humanity. more
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