Riddley Walker
Riddley Walker is a dystopian work by Russell Hoban, published in 1980. 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 | Russell Hoban |
|---|---|
| First published | 1980 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780224018517 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Riddley Walker is a 1980s dystopia by Russell Hoban. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse, surfacing ecological collapse. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction, nuclear warfare, regression (civilization), slaves, fiction in english, and general. The edition on file runs about 254 pages, has been issued by Indiana University Press, and carries ISBN 9780224018517. 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 Riddley Walker published?
Riddley Walker was first published in 1980.
Who wrote Riddley Walker?
Riddley Walker was written by Russell Hoban.
What kind of dystopia is Riddley Walker?
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 Riddley Walker?
A catalogued edition of Riddley Walker carries ISBN-13 9780224018517.
