God's Grace by Bernard Malamud
In a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been nearly wiped out, the lone survivor, Calvin Cohn, finds himself stranded on an island with a group of genetically altered primates. As he grapples with the loss of civilization and his own faith, Cohn attempts to teach the primates human language and culture, ultimately facing moral dilemmas and existential questions about the nature of God, humanity, and survival. This thought-provoking narrative explores themes of redemption, the essence of humanity, and the search for meaning in a world devoid of divine guidance.
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- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240-260
- Original Language
- English
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