Past Master

R. A. Lafferty

Published by Rapp & Whiting London, 1968

About this Item

R. A. Lafferty, Rapp & Whiting London. Edition: 1st uk ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Faded and chipped DJ. Name penned on fep. Some foxing on book block. Binding sturdy. Internally sound, clean text. R.A. Lafferty's Past Master presents a singular work of science fiction, envisioning a future where humanity, having achieved a utopian existence, resurrects Thomas More to govern their perfect society. This satirical novel chronicles More's struggle to reconcile his 16th-century ideals with a technologically advanced, yet spiritually stagnant, world. The narrative uncovers profound questions about progress, faith, and the true nature of paradise, all delivered with Lafferty's distinctive, often surreal, prose. It argues for a re-evaluation of societal values through the eyes of a man out of time, offering a thought-provoking commentary on human nature and civilization.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Past Master
• Publisher: Rapp & Whiting London
• Publication Date: 1968
• Binding: Hardback
• Book Type: Hardback