A CAEZIK Notable book. CAEZIK Notables is a series of
speculative-fiction books marking important milestones in science
fiction or fantasy. Each book published in the series has a new
introduction highlighting the book's significance within the genre.
"Close to being a great work of science fiction."--New York Times
One of the original novels of post-nuclear holocaust America, The Long
Tomorrow is considered by many to be one of the finest science fiction
novels ever written on the subject. The story has inspired generations
of new writers and is still as mesmerizing today as when it was
originally written.
Len and Esau are young cousins living decades after a nuclear war has
destroyed civilization as we know. The rulers of the post-war community
have forbidden the existence of large towns and consider technology
evil.
However, Len and Esau long for more than their simple agrarian
existence. Rumors of mythical Bartorstown, perhaps the last city in
existence, encourage the boys to embark on a journey of discovery and
adventure that will call into question not only firmly held beliefs, but
the boys' own personal convictions.
"She [Brackett] has created science-fiction to compare with serious
mainstream literature."--New York Herald Tribune
