A Canticle for Leibowitz
A Canticle for Leibowitz is a dystopian work by Walter M. Miller Jr, published in 1959. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse and young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of ecological collapse. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Walter M. Miller Jr |
|---|---|
| First published | 1959 |
| ISBN-13 | 9782207250549 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
A Canticle for Leibowitz is a 1950s dystopia by Walter M. Miller Jr. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse and young-adult dystopia, surfacing ecological collapse. Library catalogues index it under subjects including hugo award winner, award:hugo_award=1961, award:hugo_award=novel, american science fiction, apocalypse, and nuclear war. The edition on file runs about 332 pages and carries ISBN 9782207250549. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was A Canticle for Leibowitz published?
A Canticle for Leibowitz was first published in 1959.
Who wrote A Canticle for Leibowitz?
A Canticle for Leibowitz was written by Walter M. Miller Jr.
What kind of dystopia is A Canticle for Leibowitz?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Post-apocalyptic, YA dystopia, with themes of Ecological collapse. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of A Canticle for Leibowitz?
A catalogued edition of A Canticle for Leibowitz carries ISBN-13 9782207250549.
