Parable of the talents: a novel
(Book)
Author:
Series:
Earthseed books ; volume 2.
Published:
New York : Seven Stories Press, [1998].
Format:
Book
Edition:
A Seven Stories Press 1st ed.
Physical Desc:
365 pages ; 24 cm.
Status:
Description
A Christian fundamentalist group kidnaps children to raise them in Christian homes in this tale of religious intolerance in a future America. The story is told by a woman at the receiving end of their zeal, the founder of a religion which they consider heathen. By the author of Parable of the Sower.
"Parable of the Talents celebrates the classic Butlerian themes of alienation and transcendence, violence and spirituality, slavery and freedom, separation and community, to astonishing effect, in the shockingly familiar, broken world of 2032. Long awaited, Parable of the Talents is the continuation of the travails of Lauren Olamina, the heroine of 1994's Nebula-Prize finalist, bestselling Parable of the Sower. Parable of the Talents is told in the voice of Lauren Olamina's daughter--from whom she has been separated for most of the girl's life--with sections in the form of Lauren's journal. Against a background of a war-torn continent, and with a far-right religious crusader in the office of the U.S. presidency, this is a book about a society whose very fabric has been torn asunder, and where the basic physical and emotional needs of people seem almost impossible to meet."--Amazon
"Parable of the Talents celebrates the classic Butlerian themes of alienation and transcendence, violence and spirituality, slavery and freedom, separation and community, to astonishing effect, in the shockingly familiar, broken world of 2032. Long awaited, Parable of the Talents is the continuation of the travails of Lauren Olamina, the heroine of 1994's Nebula-Prize finalist, bestselling Parable of the Sower. Parable of the Talents is told in the voice of Lauren Olamina's daughter--from whom she has been separated for most of the girl's life--with sections in the form of Lauren's journal. Against a background of a war-torn continent, and with a far-right religious crusader in the office of the U.S. presidency, this is a book about a society whose very fabric has been torn asunder, and where the basic physical and emotional needs of people seem almost impossible to meet."--Amazon
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
East Lyme Public Adult Fiction
Butler, Octavia [Parable] #02 (Parable-Talents)
On Shelf
Hamden/Miller Adult Sci Fi HC
SF/BUTLER
On Shelf
Madison/Scranton Adult Fiction
F BUTLER
Due Jul 19, 2025
Meriden Adult Fiction
FIC BUTLER
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Westbrook Adult Fiction
F BUT
Due Jul 12, 2025
Woodbridge Adult Fiction
FIC BUTLER
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Other Subjects
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1888363819
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.9, 21 Points
Level 5.9, 21 Points
Notes
General Note
Sequel to: Parable of the sower.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Butler, O. E. (1998). Parable of the talents: a novel. A Seven Stories Press 1st ed. Seven Stories Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Butler, Octavia E.. 1998. Parable of the Talents: A Novel. Seven Stories Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Butler, Octavia E., Parable of the Talents: A Novel. Seven Stories Press, 1998.
MLA Citation (style guide)Butler, Octavia E.. Parable of the Talents: A Novel. A Seven Stories Press 1st ed. Seven Stories Press, 1998.
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