
Título: Two Novels of Far-Future Apocalypse
Autor: Poul Anderson
Sinopse: Experience the end of the world as we know it in two classic novels from one of science fictions most revered writers (USA Today). Now in one volume: two post-apocalyptic adventures from the visionary mind of Grand Master of Science Fiction and Hugo and Nebula Awardwinning author Poul Anderson. The Winter of the World A second Ice Age has destroyed civilization. From its ruins arises the powerful Rahidi empire, bent on seeking world domination and leaving devastation in its wake. But its invasion of the primitive Rogaviki may not go as planned, for at the head of their forces is the indomitable Donya of Hervar, a woman of courage and conviction who will not let her people perish without a fight . . . An intriguing mystery about the Rogaviki people . . . Quite a worthwhile read. Certainly [Anderson] put a lot of thought into this novel and hes achieved something worthwhile and exhilarating. SFReviews.net Twilight World After the nuclear holocaust of World War III, humanity has to rebuild in the midst of famine, savagery, and chaos. Residual radiation has resulted in an increasing rate of mutant births. But as the human race faces its own extinction, some of the so-called abnormal children may have just what it takes to survive . . . Praise for Science Fiction Grand Master Poul Anderson Anderson has produced more milestones in contemporary science fiction and fantasy than any one man is entitled to. Stephen Donaldson The great canvas of interstellar space comes alive under Andersons hand as it does under no other. Gordon R. Dickson One of science fictions most influential and prolific writers. The Daily Telegraph
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Two Novels of Far-Future Apocalypse”, de Poul Anderson, publicado pela editora Open Road Media, em 2020 e com 305 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Open Road Media
Páginas: 305
Ano: 2020
Edição:
Linguagem: English
ISBN: 1504064003
ISBN13: 9781504064002
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Open Road Media oferecem uma experiência de leitura marcada pela diversidade temática e narrativa, transitando entre histórias de suspense, fantasia e relatos históricos. O catálogo privilegia tramas densas, muitas vezes com personagens que enfrentam dilemas morais ou situações extremas, como guerras, crimes complexos e conflitos pessoais profundos. Há obras com ritmo intenso e tensão crescente, enquanto outras exploram atmosferas mais sombrias e reflexivas, como em contos de fantasia adulta ou mistérios psicológicos. O material de apresentação indica ainda um interesse por narrativas que mesclam elementos históricos e ficcionais, ampliando o escopo cultural e temporal das obras.
