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"A Canticle for Leibowitz" by Walter M. Miller Jr. is a post-apocalyptic novel that follows the story of a Catholic monastery in a remote desert, set in a world recovering from a nuclear war. The book is divided into three parts, spanning centuries and exploring themes of religion, history, humanity's propensity for repeating mistakes, and the preservation of knowledge. The writing style is described as contemplative, somber, and reflective, with rich characters, superb writing, and a blend of wry humor and speculative weight.
Never before had Brother Francis actually seen a pilgrim with girded loins, but that this one was the bona fide article he was convinced as soon as he had recovered from the spine-chilling effect of t...
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