The City and the Stars
The City and the Stars is a dystopian work by Arthur C. Clarke, published in 1956. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Arthur C. Clarke |
|---|---|
| First published | 1956 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781568494180 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The City and the Stars is a 1950s dystopia by Arthur C. Clarke. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. Library catalogues index it under subjects including english science fiction, fiction, fiction in english, life on other planets, conformity, and fiction, science fiction, general. The edition on file runs about 294 pages, has been issued by Rosetta Books, and carries ISBN 9781568494180. 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 The City and the Stars published?
The City and the Stars was first published in 1956.
Who wrote The City and the Stars?
The City and the Stars was written by Arthur C. Clarke.
What kind of dystopia is The City and the Stars?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The City and the Stars?
A catalogued edition of The City and the Stars carries ISBN-13 9781568494180.
