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The Fountains Of Paradise
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Hard cover with dust jacket - good condition. First edition.
The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke is a visionary science fiction novel centred on the construction of a “space elevator,” a massive tower stretching from Earth to geostationary orbit that would revolutionise travel into space. Set in the fictional island nation of Taprobane, inspired by Sri Lanka, the story follows brilliant but driven engineer Vannevar Morgan as he struggles against technical obstacles, political resistance, and religious opposition to complete the ambitious project. Interwoven with the futuristic narrative are historical episodes from the island’s past, linking humanity’s ancient dreams with its technological future. The novel explores themes of scientific progress, human ambition, spirituality, and the relationship between innovation and tradition, and is widely regarded as one of Clarke’s most imaginative and influential works.
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