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First published in 1960, A Canticle for Leibowitz is set after World War III which has left the planet a radioactive desert. Civilisation is rebuilding itself, and monks keep and illuminate relics from the past. The structure of the story is in three parts titled: "Fiat Homo", "Fiat Lux", and "Fiat Voluntas Tua". Six centuries separate each of the periods:
- Part 1 gives is a back story to the post apocalyptic world.
- Part 2 shows humanity embracing knowledge.
- Part 3 shows humanity more or less ...more
- Part 1 gives is a back story to the post apocalyptic world.
- Part 2 shows humanity embracing knowledge.
- Part 3 shows humanity more or less ...more
În urma unui conflict nuclear, omenirea e redusă la un ev mediu sărăcăcios, în care doar supraviețuirea celor mai puternici și norocoși contează. La câteva secole distanță, câteva abații păstrează încă în secret cărți și mărturii scrise din înțelepciunea și știința vremurilor trecute. Călugării nu înțeleg semnificația cuvintelor, însă le memorează și copiază pentru a le păstra, aceasta e menirea lor.
Romanul cuprinde 3 secvențe temporale din viața unei abații, fiecare secvență surprinsă la secol ...more
Romanul cuprinde 3 secvențe temporale din viața unei abații, fiecare secvență surprinsă la secol ...more
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