Doris Lessing's celebrated space fiction set in an extraordinary cosmos where the fate of the Earth is influenced by the rivalries and interactions of three powerful galactic empires. Now part of the Voyager Classics collection. The story of the final days of our planet is told through the reports of Johor, an emissary sent from Canopus. Twentieth-century Earth, named 'Shikasta, the stricken' by the kindly, paternalistic Canopeans who colonised it many centuries ago, is under the influence of the evil empire of Puttiora. ...
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Doris Lessing's celebrated space fiction set in an extraordinary cosmos where the fate of the Earth is influenced by the rivalries and interactions of three powerful galactic empires. Now part of the Voyager Classics collection. The story of the final days of our planet is told through the reports of Johor, an emissary sent from Canopus. Twentieth-century Earth, named 'Shikasta, the stricken' by the kindly, paternalistic Canopeans who colonised it many centuries ago, is under the influence of the evil empire of Puttiora. War, famine, disease and environmental disasters ravage the planet. To Johor, mankind is a 'totally crazed species', racing towards annihilation: his orders to save humanity set him what seems to be an impossible task. Blending myth, fable and allegory, Doris Lessing's astonishing visionary creation both reflects and redefines the history of our own world from its earliest beginnings to an inevitable, tragic self-destruction.
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Add this copy of Shikasta: Re-Colonised Planet 5 to cart. $35.52, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1979 by Jonathan Cape Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings With owner's name inside cover. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 0224017675.
Add this copy of Shikasta: Re-Colonised Planet 5 (Canopus in Argos) to cart. $41.00, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Jonathan Cape.
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Very good. Dust jacket in good condition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of Shikasta: Re-Colonised Planet 5 (Canopus in Argos) to cart. $52.00, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Jonathan Cape.
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Very good. Dust jacket in good condition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Dust jacket wrapped in protective sleeve. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of Shikasta: Re-Colonised Planet 5 (Canopus in Argos) to cart. $105.19, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Jonathan Cape.
Add this copy of Shikasta: Re-Colonised Planet 5 (Canopus in Argos) to cart. $106.99, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Jonathan Cape.
