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Childhood's end

by Arthur C. Clarke

Following a peaceful alien invasion, the mysterious Overlords establish a global utopia and oversee humanity's development. The narrative explores the revelation of the visitors' true purpose as human children evolve into a transcendent collective consciousness.

Accession 15116 ISBN 0330105736 Publisher Pan
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