Against the Fall of Night By Arthur C. Clarke

In the 10-billion-year-old city of Diaspar, no children are born—ever. Alvin is the last. And his insatiable curiosity about the outside world—which the ancient histories say has been destroyed—leads him on a quest to discover humanity’s true past. This novel asks compelling questions about the future of the human race—and the role of technology in it.

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Arthur C. Clarke

One of the most influential science fiction writers of the 20th and 21st century, Arthur C. Clarke is the author of over 100 novels, novellas, and short story collections that laid the groundwork for the science fiction genre. Combining scientific knowledge and visionary literary aptitude, Clarke's work explored the implications of major scientific discoveries in astonishingly inventive and mystical settings.Clarke's short stories and novels have won numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards, have been translated into more than 30 languages, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Several of his books, including 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: Odyssey II, have been adapted into films that still stand as classic examples of the genre. Without a doubt, Arthur C. Clarke's is one of the most important voices in contemporary science fiction literature.

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