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Science Fiction

City

1 min read·eng. City · 1952

Interesting Facts

  • The book is a collection of interconnected stories united by a common theme and characters.
  • The main theme of the book is the decline of humanity and its replacement by more advanced life forms, such as dogs and robots.
  • Each story in the book is preceded by commentary, creating the impression that these are myths or legends passed down by dogs.
  • The book raises questions about the nature of civilization, progress, and morality.
  • One of the central characters is a robot named Jenkins, who serves the Webster family for many generations.
  • The dogs in the book possess telepathic abilities, allowing them to communicate with each other and with robots.
  • The book explores the idea of a utopian society where wars and conflicts are absent, yet questions whether such a society is truly ideal.
City
Date of publication: 25 June 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
———Original title: eng. City · 1952
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