A Town Is Drowning

"A Town Is Drowning" by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth is a chilling dystopian satire set in a near-future Pennsylvania ravaged by catastrophic floods. This thought-provoking work of science fiction explores themes of societal breakdown and the consequences of unchecked power.

A prescient commentary on environmental disaster and social inequality, the novel paints a stark picture of a community struggling to survive amidst overwhelming natural forces. First published during the height of the Cold War, this collaborative work from two masters of science fiction remains relevant for its insightful examination of human nature and the fragility of civilization.

Experience this enduring story of survival, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of apocalyptic disaster. "A Town Is Drowning" offers a cautionary tale that resonates long after the final page.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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A Town Is Drowning

"A Town Is Drowning" by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth is a chilling dystopian satire set in a near-future Pennsylvania ravaged by catastrophic floods. This thought-provoking work of science fiction explores themes of societal breakdown and the consequences of unchecked power.

A prescient commentary on environmental disaster and social inequality, the novel paints a stark picture of a community struggling to survive amidst overwhelming natural forces. First published during the height of the Cold War, this collaborative work from two masters of science fiction remains relevant for its insightful examination of human nature and the fragility of civilization.

Experience this enduring story of survival, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of apocalyptic disaster. "A Town Is Drowning" offers a cautionary tale that resonates long after the final page.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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A Town Is Drowning

A Town Is Drowning

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"A Town Is Drowning" by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth is a chilling dystopian satire set in a near-future Pennsylvania ravaged by catastrophic floods. This thought-provoking work of science fiction explores themes of societal breakdown and the consequences of unchecked power.

A prescient commentary on environmental disaster and social inequality, the novel paints a stark picture of a community struggling to survive amidst overwhelming natural forces. First published during the height of the Cold War, this collaborative work from two masters of science fiction remains relevant for its insightful examination of human nature and the fragility of civilization.

Experience this enduring story of survival, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of apocalyptic disaster. "A Town Is Drowning" offers a cautionary tale that resonates long after the final page.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781023489782
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/29/2025
Pages: 98
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

About The Author

Frederik Pohl (1919-2013) was one of science fiction's most important authors. Among his many novels are the science fiction classic Gateway—one of only a handful of novels that have won both the Hugo & Nebula Awards—as well as Man Plus, Jem, and All the Lives He Led. He also collaborated on many classic science fiction novels including The Space Merchants with Cyril M. Kornbluth.

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