Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang by Kate Wilhelm
In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by environmental collapse and infertility, a surviving community turns to cloning to preserve humanity. As generations of clones are produced, they form a collective consciousness that values conformity over individuality. The story explores the complex relationship between the last of the original humans and their clone descendants, as well as the clones' struggle to understand the concept of individuality. When a clone with unique artistic abilities is born, it challenges the community's rigid structure and raises profound questions about identity, creativity, and the very essence of human nature.
The 6110th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 251
- Words
- 60,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 168th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)