The end of Eternity
Book • 1955
In 'The End of Eternity', Isaac Asimov delves into the complexities of time travel and the societal implications of manipulating human history.
The novel centers around Andrew Harlan, a Technician in the organization Eternity, which consists of individuals who travel through time to make changes (Minimum Necessary Changes) to ensure the optimal development of human society.
However, Harlan's actions are complicated by his love for a woman named Noÿs from a future century, leading him to violate the rules of Eternity and ultimately question the very existence and purpose of the organization.
The novel explores themes of temporal paradoxes, the fallibility of those who manipulate history, and the potential stifling of human progress due to external interference.
The novel centers around Andrew Harlan, a Technician in the organization Eternity, which consists of individuals who travel through time to make changes (Minimum Necessary Changes) to ensure the optimal development of human society.
However, Harlan's actions are complicated by his love for a woman named Noÿs from a future century, leading him to violate the rules of Eternity and ultimately question the very existence and purpose of the organization.
The novel explores themes of temporal paradoxes, the fallibility of those who manipulate history, and the potential stifling of human progress due to external interference.
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