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The End of Eternity: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The End of Eternity by Isaac Asimov — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The story of temporal engineers who meta-regulate the history of humanity through the centuries, eliminating risk, adventure, and space travel in the process. One man rebels in order to save the existence of someone he loves, and in the end the time bureaucracy is destroyed for the sake of individuality and human achievement. The theme is the opposite of the Foundation stories, where the central planners and manipulators of humanity always dominate.

Quick facts about The End of Eternity

  • Title: The End of Eternity
  • Author: Isaac Asimov
  • First published: 1955
  • Genre: time travel, fiction, fiction in english
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL46108W

Where to read The End of Eternity

The End of Eternity by Isaac Asimov is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The End of Eternity about?

The story of temporal engineers who meta-regulate the history of humanity through the centuries, eliminating risk, adventure, and space travel in the process.

Who wrote The End of Eternity?

The End of Eternity was written by Isaac Asimov.

When was The End of Eternity published?

The End of Eternity was first published in 1955.

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