A Town Is Drowning

by C. M. Kornbluth, Frederik Pohl (Editor)

Overview

It was a pleasant little town in the Northeast. It had never been hurricane country. When they heard that Diane was coming, they couldn't really believe it would harm them. And the hurricane itself didn't touch them. But the rains caused by the hurricane ravaged their little town as viciously as the worst artillery attack could have done. This is a powerful and tremendously graphic novel of people trapped in that town: and how they learned what a flood really means. And how they found out what they themselves were like.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783987446146
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	09/22/2022
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	120
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Cyril M. Kornbluth (1923-1958) was a pioneering American science fiction writer whose work remains influential in the genre. Born in New York City, Kornbluth was a prodigy, joining the Futurians, a group of young science fiction enthusiasts, in his teens. This collective included future luminaries like Isaac Asimov and Frederik Pohl, with whom Kornbluth would later collaborate extensively.Kornbluth's writing is marked by its satirical edge and darkly humorous take on societal issues, often critiquing consumerism, bureaucracy, and the dehumanizing aspects of technology. His stories are known for their incisive wit and prescient insights, making him a favorite among readers who appreciate speculative fiction that challenges the status quo.One of Kornbluth's most significant contributions was his collaboration with Frederik Pohl, producing classics like "The Space Merchants," which remains a seminal work in dystopian literature. Their partnership was revolutionary, blending Kornbluth's sharp narrative style with Pohl's editorial prowess to create stories that were both entertaining and thought-provoking.Despite his relatively short life, Kornbluth's impact on the science fiction genre is profound. His work has inspired contemporary writers to explore complex themes with a critical eye, ensuring his legacy endures. Notably, Kornbluth's untimely death at the age of 34 has added a layer of tragic allure to his already compelling life story, making him a figure of enduring fascination in literary circles.
Cyril M. Kornbluth (* 23. Juli 1923 in New York; † 21. März 1958 in Chicago) war ein US-amerikanischer Science-Fiction-Autor und Mitglied der Futurians.