Who was the author of a Time Odyssey?
Arthur Clarke, one of the two authors, died in March 2008 soon after the book was published and there have been no further books in the series. The story is based on Clarke’s previous Space Odyssey novel series.
When does the second book of a Time Odyssey take place?
The second book opens with Bisesa being taken from Mir and placed in her London flat on June ninth, 2037. It follows the building of the Shield on April twentieth, 2042, to the opening of the first space elevator in 2047. The last book switches between Mir—years 32 to 35, Mars and Earth—years 2069 to 2072.
Who are the characters in the time Odyssey?
The periods seem to date from 2.5 million years ago to June 8th, 2037. Characters caught up in this include Bisesa from 2037, Rudyard Kipling from 1885, the hordes of Genghis Khan from the thirteenth century and the army of Alexander the Great from the fourth century B.C. This patch-work Earth is later rechristened Mir, Russian for Peace and World.
What is the plot of the book Time’s Eye?
This preservation universe is the main plot of the first book, “Time’s Eye.” Time periods in Earth’s history are taken and reassembled. The periods seem to date from 2.5 million years ago to June 8th, 2037.
When was the book 2001 A Space Odyssey written?
When 2001: A Space Odyssey was written, humankind had not yet set foot on the Moon. The space exploration programs in the United States and the Soviet Union were only in the early stages. Much room was left to imagine the future of the space program.
Who is the editor of Penguin Classics the Odyssey?
Whatever the truth of their origin, the two stories, developed around three thousand years ago, may well still be read in three thousand years’ time. E. V. Rieu was a celebrated translator from Latin and Greek, and editor of Penguin Classics from 1944-1964. His son, D. C. H. Rieu has revised his work.
Is the Odyssey a good book to read?
Solid version of the timeless classic. Good if you are just reading “The Odyssey” for pleasure. If you plan to annotate, spend a few extra bucks for the deluxe version (with more space on the sides to write in). its rare to love a book you are forced to read when you are 16, and yet 12 years later you can’t wait to get your hands on it again.
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