Parable of the talents
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Parable books volume 2.
Published:
New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2019.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First Grand Central Publishing edition, reissued.
Physical Desc:
xv, 423 pages ; 21 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 21
Status:
Description
Originally published in 1998, this shockingly prescient novel's timely message of hope and resistance in the face of fanaticism is more relevant than ever.
In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the destruction of her home and family, and realized her vision of a peaceful community in northern California based on her newly founded faith, Earthseed. The fledgling community provides refuge for outcasts facing persecution after the election of an ultra-conservative president who vows to "make America great again." In an increasingly divided and dangerous nation, Lauren's subversive colony--a minority religious faction led by a young black woman--becomes a target for President Jarret's reign of terror and oppression.
Years later, Asha Vere reads the journals of a mother she never knew, Lauren Olamina. As she searches for answers about her own past, she also struggles to reconcile with the legacy of a mother caught between her duty to her chosen family and her calling to lead humankind into a better future.
In 2032, Lauren Olamina has survived the destruction of her home and family, and realized her vision of a peaceful community in northern California based on her newly founded faith, Earthseed. The fledgling community provides refuge for outcasts facing persecution after the election of an ultra-conservative president who vows to "make America great again." In an increasingly divided and dangerous nation, Lauren's subversive colony--a minority religious faction led by a young black woman--becomes a target for President Jarret's reign of terror and oppression.
Years later, Asha Vere reads the journals of a mother she never knew, Lauren Olamina. As she searches for answers about her own past, she also struggles to reconcile with the legacy of a mother caught between her duty to her chosen family and her calling to lead humankind into a better future.
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Location
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Status
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Bayfield Science Fiction
SF OCT
Available
Sep 21, 2023
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Other Subjects
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781538732199, 153873219X
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.9, 21 Points
Level 5.9, 21 Points
Notes
General Note
"This Grand Central Publishing edition is published by arrangement with Seven Stories Press."--Title page verso.
General Note
Nebula Award for best novel: 1999.
General Note
Sequel to Parable of the Sower.
General Note
Includes "A conversation with Octavia E. Butler" and Reading Group Guide questions (pages 409-423).
Description
Laura Olamina's daughter, Larkin, describes the broken and alienated world of 2032, as war racks the North American continent and an ultra-conservative religious crusader becomes president.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Butler, O. E. (2019). Parable of the talents. First Grand Central Publishing edition, reissued. New York, Grand Central Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Butler, Octavia E.. 2019. Parable of the Talents. New York, Grand Central Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Butler, Octavia E., Parable of the Talents. New York, Grand Central Publishing, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Butler, Octavia E.. Parable of the Talents. First Grand Central Publishing edition, reissued. New York, Grand Central Publishing, 2019.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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