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R.C. Sherriff
ISBN 9780241349076
Rs. 798
Penguin Classics
Hopkins Manuscript
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and speculative fiction
In R. C. Sherriff's 'Hopkins Manuscript,' retired teacher Edgar Hopkins' world of poultry prizes is upended by the imminent collision of the moon with Earth. As apocalypse looms, his manuscript chronicles the desperate struggle for survival and the evolving humanity within a small English village facing the end of the world.Why You Should Read? Delves into human nature and resilience during a global catastrophe. Offers a unique blend of tragicomic storytelling and science fiction elements. Provides a powerful historical perspective, written on the eve of World War II. A poignant exploration of community and individual growth under extreme pressure.
Highlights
- Written on the eve of World War II, offering a historical perspective.
- Blends tragicomedy with science fiction elements.
- Focuses on human nature and resilience during a global catastrophe.
- Explores community and individual growth under extreme pressure.
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It follows Edgar Hopkins, a retired teacher, whose life is disrupted when the moon is on a collision course with Earth. His manuscript records the village's struggle for survival.
What genre is it?
It is fiction, often categorized under science fiction, but it also has tragicomic elements.
When was it written?
It was written on the eve of World War II, which gives it a historical perspective.
What themes does it explore?
It explores human nature, resilience, community, and survival during a global catastrophe.