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Mentioned in 6 episodes
On The Beach
Book • 1957
Published in 1957, 'On the Beach' is a tragic and introspective novel that follows the lives of a mixed group of people in Melbourne as they await the arrival of deadly radiation from the Northern Hemisphere.
The story is set in 1963, a year after a worldwide nuclear war, and explores how each character copes with the impending doom.
The main characters include Commander Dwight Towers, a U.S.
Naval Officer, Peter Holmes, and Moira Davidson, among others.
Despite the looming catastrophe, the characters continue their daily lives, engaging in activities such as gardening, socializing, and even organizing a car race.
The novel highlights themes of self-destruction, the destructive relationship between humans and technology, and the importance of simple pleasures in the face of mortality.
The title and epigraphs from T.S.
Eliot's 'The Hollow Men' underscore the somber and reflective tone of the book.
The story is set in 1963, a year after a worldwide nuclear war, and explores how each character copes with the impending doom.
The main characters include Commander Dwight Towers, a U.S.
Naval Officer, Peter Holmes, and Moira Davidson, among others.
Despite the looming catastrophe, the characters continue their daily lives, engaging in activities such as gardening, socializing, and even organizing a car race.
The novel highlights themes of self-destruction, the destructive relationship between humans and technology, and the importance of simple pleasures in the face of mortality.
The title and epigraphs from T.S.
Eliot's 'The Hollow Men' underscore the somber and reflective tone of the book.
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