Alas, Babylon

Book • 1959

Published in 1959, 'Alas, Babylon' is a seminal work of post-apocalyptic fiction that explores the effects of a nuclear war on the fictional town of Fort Repose, Florida.

The novel delves into themes of survival, community, and resilience as the characters navigate a world stripped of modern civilization.

It remains a powerful and influential work in the science fiction genre.

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