“He was a very dispirited Poet. He had never expected the world to act in a courteous, seemly, or even sensible manner, and the world had seldom done so; often he had taken heart in the consistency of its rudeness and stupidity. But never before had the world shot the Poet in the abdomen with a musket. This he found not heartening at all.”
Quote by Walter M. Miller Jr.
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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
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