The Songs of Distant Earth
by Arthur C. Clarke
2020-12-29 17:11:22
The Songs of Distant Earth
by Arthur C. Clarke
2020-12-29 17:11:22
Earth refugees threaten a peaceful space settlement in this influential novel from the Golden Age science fiction author of 2001: A Space Odyssey. More than two thousand years in the future, a small human colony thrives on the ocean paradise of Thala...
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Earth refugees threaten a peaceful space settlement in this influential novel from the Golden Age science fiction author of 2001: A Space Odyssey. More than two thousand years in the future, a small human colony thrives on the ocean paradise of Thalassaâsent there centuries ago to continue the human race before Earthâs destruction. Thalassaâs resources are vastâand the human colony has lived a bucolic life there. But their existence is threatened when the spaceship Magellan arrives on their worldâcarrying one million refugees from Earth, fleeing the dying planet. Reputed to be Arthur C. Clarkeâs favorite novel, The Songs of Distant Earth addresses several fascinating scientific questions unresolved in their timeâincluding the question of why so few neutrinos from the sun have been measured on Earth. In addition, Clarke presents an inventive depiction of the use of vacuum energy to power spacecraftâand the technical logistics of space travel near the speed of light. âClarkeâs simple, musical style never falters in this sobering yet far from bleak commentary on humanityâs longing for the stars. Highly recommended.â âLibrary Journal
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