Alas, Babylon
Alas, Babylon is a dystopian work by Pat Frank, published in 1959. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse, 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 | Pat Frank |
|---|---|
| First published | 1959 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780397000975 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Alas, Babylon is a 1950s dystopia by Pat Frank. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse, surfacing ecological collapse. Library catalogues index it under subjects including survival, survival skills, fiction, nuclear warfare, long now manual for civilization, and fiction, science fiction, general. The edition on file runs about 324 pages and carries ISBN 9780397000975. 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 Alas, Babylon published?
Alas, Babylon was first published in 1959.
Who wrote Alas, Babylon?
Alas, Babylon was written by Pat Frank.
What kind of dystopia is Alas, Babylon?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Post-apocalyptic, with themes of Ecological collapse. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of Alas, Babylon?
A catalogued edition of Alas, Babylon carries ISBN-13 9780397000975.
