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“When the barriers were down at last, loneliness would vanish as personality faded.”

Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

Book:Childhood’s End

Work

Childhood’s End

Arthur C. Clarke's novel depicts a future where humanity achieves a utopian existence, only to face the loss of its individuality and the end of traditional childhood. more

Author

Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction author, writer, and science popularizer. Known for his science fiction novels and predictions about future technology, his most famous works include '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Rendezvous with Rama'. Clarke's science fiction novels are not only literarily valuable but also had a profound impact on science fiction films and television. more

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