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Discover the extraordinary collection, *Everything Feels Like the End of the World*, a groundbreaking work of speculative fiction that dives deep into the human experience. This brand-new title, published by Allen & Unwin in 2022, presents a series of short stories that explore futures reflecting the challenges and complexities of modern Australia. With each narrative, renowned authors such as Emily Bitto and Kate Mildenhall highlight themes of grief, loss, pain, and love, creating a tapestry of deeply moving prose. From a poignant tale of a young woman's dilemma about her pregnancy in a dystopian community to the heart-wrenching story of archivists navigating a flooded world as sea levels rise, this collection emphasizes the connection between humanity and an uncertain future. The stories present both intimate and grand expressions of our shared experiences, allowing readers to resonate with powerful emotions that are at once personal and universal. This electrifying anthology melds humor with intense reflection, crafting a space where speculative fiction becomes a medium for protest, hope, and revelation. Perfect for those who appreciate thought-provoking literature, *Everything Feels Like the End of the World* invites you on an unforgettable journey into what it means to be human in an ever-evolving world. Order now for a transformative reading experience that stays with you long after the last page. Fast shipping available across New Zealand, ensuring you receive your copy promptly and in pristine condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761065699
Year: 2022
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Description:
'Thrilling, prescient and deeply moving ... an electrifying new voice in Australian fiction.' Emily Bitto
'clear eyes, sharp intellect and deep sorrow - both lament and protest song.' Kate Mildenhall
'An exquisite elegy for the world we know, and the world we know is to come ... delicate, precise and heartbreaking.' Briohny Doyle
'A funny, tough, restless author for our times ... intimate, surprising and sly.' Ronnie Scott
'Suffused with sensuality, riven with loss.' Rose Michael
'A fireworks show of bursting ideas.' Richell Prize Judges
Everything Feels Like the End of the World is a collection of short speculative fiction exploring possible futures in an Australia not so different from our present day to one thousands of years into an unrecognisable future.
Each story is anchored, at its heart, in what it means to be human: grief, loss, pain and love. A young woman is faced with a difficult choice about her pregnancy in a community ravaged by doubt. An engineer working on a solar shield protecting the Earth shares memories of their lover with an AI companion. Two archivists must decide what is worth saving when the world is flooded by rising sea levels. In a heavily policed state that preferences the human and punishes the different, a mother gives herself up to save her transgenic child.
These transformative stories are both epic and granular, and forever astonishing in their imaginative detail, sense of revelation and emotional connection. They herald the arrival of a stunning new voice.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761065699
Year: 2022
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Description:
'Thrilling, prescient and deeply moving ... an electrifying new voice in Australian fiction.' Emily Bitto
'clear eyes, sharp intellect and deep sorrow - both lament and protest song.' Kate Mildenhall
'An exquisite elegy for the world we know, and the world we know is to come ... delicate, precise and heartbreaking.' Briohny Doyle
'A funny, tough, restless author for our times ... intimate, surprising and sly.' Ronnie Scott
'Suffused with sensuality, riven with loss.' Rose Michael
'A fireworks show of bursting ideas.' Richell Prize Judges
Everything Feels Like the End of the World is a collection of short speculative fiction exploring possible futures in an Australia not so different from our present day to one thousands of years into an unrecognisable future.
Each story is anchored, at its heart, in what it means to be human: grief, loss, pain and love. A young woman is faced with a difficult choice about her pregnancy in a community ravaged by doubt. An engineer working on a solar shield protecting the Earth shares memories of their lover with an AI companion. Two archivists must decide what is worth saving when the world is flooded by rising sea levels. In a heavily policed state that preferences the human and punishes the different, a mother gives herself up to save her transgenic child.
These transformative stories are both epic and granular, and forever astonishing in their imaginative detail, sense of revelation and emotional connection. They herald the arrival of a stunning new voice.