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Inspired by the cold war horror of the possibility of nuclear war, this volume is Corwin's "poetic statement serving the most profound function of art, a timely and compelling plea for peace."
114 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1963
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September 17, 2021
The book is copyrighted 1963. It's an anti-war book of poems and one story. The poems are usually short, a couple very much so, but all have a very strong anti-atomic-war message. There are sometimes short articles including one that talks about the effects of fallout which would include birds dying and insects increasing in number. Wild and domestic animals would die.
The story Could Be covers invasions of a different kind. In this case the world has pulled together to 'invade' places that need help (roads, eliminate tropic diseases, increase food production, establish industries and cities and other things) and it's done by massing the vehicles, people and materials necessary to get the job done.
The Task Force moves into an area and begins this process with the eventual goal of making sure everywhere on Earth where people are they will be able to live a decent life with food, shelter, electricity and whatever else they need without resorting to war to take from others.
It's a very interesting book and I think it's as relevant today as it was back then, especially since our atomic weapons are stronger and we're developing the ability to attack from space.
The story Could Be covers invasions of a different kind. In this case the world has pulled together to 'invade' places that need help (roads, eliminate tropic diseases, increase food production, establish industries and cities and other things) and it's done by massing the vehicles, people and materials necessary to get the job done.
The Task Force moves into an area and begins this process with the eventual goal of making sure everywhere on Earth where people are they will be able to live a decent life with food, shelter, electricity and whatever else they need without resorting to war to take from others.
It's a very interesting book and I think it's as relevant today as it was back then, especially since our atomic weapons are stronger and we're developing the ability to attack from space.
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