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The End of Eternity

eng. The End of Eternity · 1955
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Interesting Facts

  • The book explores the concept of Eternity — an organization that controls time and alters history to prevent disasters.
  • The protagonist, Andrew Harlan, is a Technician who makes changes in history under Eternity's directives.
  • The book raises the question of how morally permissible it is to interfere with the course of history and alter people's destinies.
  • One of the key plot twists is Harlan's love for a woman named Noÿs Lambent, which threatens his loyalty to Eternity.
  • The book touches on the theme of time paradoxes and the consequences of altering the past on the future.
  • An important part of the plot is the idea that excessive control over time can lead to stagnation and a lack of progress in society.
  • The book's ending offers an unexpected twist that prompts a reevaluation of all preceding events and their significance.
The End of Eternity
Date of publication: 25 June 2024
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Original titleeng. The End of Eternity · 1955
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