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Son of man / Robert Silverberg

by Robert Silverberg

A man from the twentieth century is transported to a distant future where the human race has evolved into numerous distinct forms. As he travels through an unrecognisable landscape, he examines his own identity and the definition of humanity.

Accession 10210 ISBN 0586048073 Publisher Granada/Panther
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