Earth Abides by George Rippey Stewart
"Earth Abides" is a post-apocalyptic novel that follows the story of a geography student who returns from a solo trip in the mountains to find that most of humanity has been wiped out by a deadly plague. As one of the few survivors, he navigates through the deserted world, eventually forming a small community with other survivors. The novel explores themes of survival, the fragility of civilization, and the importance of community in the face of adversity.
The 1602nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-350
- Words
- 103,768
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 11th on 50 Books to Read Before You Die (Complex)
- 137th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 906th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)