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Pebble In The Sky
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One Moment Joseph Schwartz Is A Happily Retired Tailor In Chicago, 1949. The Next He'S A Helpless Stranger On Earth During The Heyday Of The First Galactic Empire. Earth, As He Soon Learns, Is A Backwater, Just A Pebble In The Sky, Despised By All The Other 200 Million Planets Of The Empire Because Its People Dare To Claim It'S The Original Home Of Man. And Earth Is Poor, With Great Areas Of Radioactivity Ruining Much Of Its Soilso Poor That Everyone Is Sentenced To Death At The Age Of Sixty. Joseph Schwartz Is Sixtytwo. This Is Young Isaac Asimov'S First Novel, Full Of Wonders And Ideas, The Book That Launched The Novels Of The Galactic Empire, Culminating In The Foundation Series. This Is Golden Age Sf At Its Finest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'Pebble in the Sky'? A: 'Pebble in the Sky' follows Joseph Schwartz, a retired tailor who unexpectedly finds himself on Earth during the Galactic Empire's height. Earth is depicted as a despised backwater planet, struggling with poverty and radioactivity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pebble in the Sky'? A: The author of 'Pebble in the Sky' is Isaac Asimov, a renowned science fiction writer known for his contributions to the genre, including the Foundation series.
- Q: What genre does 'Pebble in the Sky' belong to? A: 'Pebble in the Sky' is categorized as contemporary science fiction and is considered a classic of the Golden Age of science fiction.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Pebble in the Sky'? A: 'Pebble in the Sky' has a total of 191 pages, making it a relatively short read within the science fiction genre.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Pebble in the Sky' is listed as 'acceptable' condition, which may indicate signs of wear or use but remains readable.
- Q: When was 'Pebble in the Sky' published? A: 'Pebble in the Sky' was published on January 12, 1982, marking its entry into the science fiction literary world.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Pebble in the Sky' have? A: 'Pebble in the Sky' is available in mass market binding, which is a common format for paperback books.
- Q: Is 'Pebble in the Sky' part of a series? A: 'Pebble in the Sky' is the first novel in Isaac Asimov's Galactic Empire series, which eventually leads into the Foundation series.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Pebble in the Sky'? A: 'Pebble in the Sky' explores themes such as identity, societal values, and the perspective of being an outsider in a vast universe.
- Q: What can readers expect from Isaac Asimov's writing style in this book? A: Readers can expect Asimov's characteristic clear prose, imaginative concepts, and deep philosophical questions, typical of his science fiction works.