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Walter M. Miller Jr.

A Canticle For Leibowitz

Walter M. Miller Jr.Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1959

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Walter M. Miller Jr.

A Canticle For Leibowitz

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1959
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic Earth • 26th Century

Publication Year

1959

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr. is a 1959 science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic future and centers on a Catholic abbey in the southwestern United States. The abbey's monks preserve books and knowledge through a Dark Age following a nuclear holocaust. The story unfolds in three parts, depicting their efforts over thousands of years as they encounter rediscovery, enlightenment, and new technological advancements. The book includes themes of violence and religious persecution.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

112,299 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Walter M. Miller Jr.'s A Canticle For Leibowitz offers a compelling exploration of cyclical history and faith in a post-apocalyptic setting. Critics praise its deep philosophical themes, rich characterization, and intricate narrative structure. However, some find its pacing uneven and the heavy religious undertones challenging. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and impactful read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Canticle For Leibowitz?

Readers who enjoy post-apocalyptic fiction with deep philosophical themes will appreciate Walter M. Miller Jr.'s A Canticle for Leibowitz. It's ideal for fans of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and George Orwell's 1984, as it explores the cyclical nature of history and the preservation of knowledge in a dystopian future.

4.3

112,299 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic Earth • 26th Century

Publication Year

1959

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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