Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke
"Childhood's End" is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the evolution of humanity under the guidance of mysterious extraterrestrial beings known as the Overlords. Set in the near future, the book follows the transformation of society as the Overlords bring peace, prosperity, and advanced technology to Earth. However, as the human race reaches a new level of enlightenment, questions arise about the true intentions of the Overlords and the future of humanity itself.
The 1223rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 210
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 31st on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 49th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 696th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)