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“It is surely unreasonable to credit that only one small star in the immensity of the universe is capable of developing and supporting intelligent life. But we shall not get to them and they will not come to us.”

Quote by P. D. James

Work

The Children of Men

In this dystopian novel, society is on the brink of collapse as the human race is unable to produce offspring. The story follows a group of individuals who fight to find hope in a world where the future of humanity seems bleak. more

Author

P. D. James
P. D. James

P. D. James, born on August 3, 1920 and died on November 27, 2014, was a distinguished member of the House of Lords. She was a highly acclaimed author of detective fiction, recognized for her intricate plots and complex characters. more

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