Parable of the Sower
No. of pages 24
Published: 1959
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"Parable of the Sower" by Octavia Butler follows the journey of Lauren Olamina, a young woman living in a dystopian future where society has collapsed due to climate change, economic hardship, and social chaos. Gifted with hyper-empathy, Lauren feels the pain of others acutely, which complicates her survival. After her community is destroyed, she embarks on a perilous journey north, seeking safety and a better life. Along the way, she gathers a group of survivors and begins to articulate a new belief system, Earthseed, which emphasizes adaptability and the importance of shaping the future. The novel explores themes of survival, community, and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 1959 by Abingdon Press .