Childhood’s End: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Childhood's End is a 1953 science fiction novel by British author Arthur C. Clarke. The story follows the peaceful alien invasion of Earth by the mysterious Overlords, whose arrival ends all war, helps form a world government, and turns the planet into a near-utopia. Many questions are asked about the origins and mission of the aliens, but they avoid answering, preferring to remain in their ships, governing through indirect rule. Decades later, the Overlords eventually show themselves, and their impact on human culture leads to a Golden Age. However, the last generation of children on Earth begin to display powerful psychic abilities, heralding their evolution into a group mind, a transcendent form of life.
Quick facts about Childhood’s End
- Title: Childhood’s End
- Author: Arthur C. Clarke
- First published: 1952
- Genre: human-alien encounters, fiction, science fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL17415W
Where to read Childhood’s End
Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Childhood’s End about?
Childhood's End is a 1953 science fiction novel by British author Arthur C.
Who wrote Childhood’s End?
Childhood’s End was written by Arthur C. Clarke.
When was Childhood’s End published?
Childhood’s End was first published in 1952.
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