In a legendary past a visionary named Emphyrio had proclaimed the
truth and subsequently become a martyr. The story holds an intense
fascination for young Ghyl who dreams of freedom. Which is not an
easy prospect since he and his father barely survive under the
Feudalistic monarchy known as the Guild; not to mention the
domination of the oddly inhuman "Lords." This is a well-organized
story about a latterday revolution and Ghyl's search for a new
truth... which comes, finally, as a shocking revelation.
Particularly for the empathetic under-thirties. (Kirkus Reviews)
Far in the future, the craftsmen of the distant planet Halma create
goods which are the wonder of the galaxy. But they know little of
this. Their society is harshly regimented, its religion austere and
unforgiving, and primitive - to maintain standards, even the most
basic use of automation is punishable by death. When Amiante, a
wood-carver, is executed for processing old documents with a
camera, his son Ghyl rebels, and decides to bring down the system.
To do so, he must first interpret the story of Emphyrio, an ancient
hero of Halman legend.
General
| Imprint: |
Gollancz
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
S.F. Masterworks |
| Release date: |
October 1999 |
| Authors: |
Jack Vance
|
| Dimensions: |
138 x 215 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
| Pages: |
208 |
| Edition: |
New Ed |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-85798-885-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Science fiction
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-85798-885-X |
| Barcode: |
9781857988857 |
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