Other editions of book The Chrysalids

A powerful post-apocalyptic allegory of persecution and intolerance, the Penguin Modern Classics edition of John Wyndham's science fiction masterpiece The Day of the Triffids contains an introduction by M. John Harrison. Nuclear war has devastated the world, bringing with it a host of genetic mutations. In the bleak, primitive society that has emerged from its ruins, any sign of deviation, no matter how small, is ruthlessly rooted out and destroyed. David lives in fear of discovery, for he is part of a secret group of children who are able to communicate with each other by transferring thought-shapes into each other's minds. As they grow older, they feel increasingly isolated. Then one of them marries a 'norm', with terrifying consequences. John Wyndham (1903-1969) the son of a barrister, tried a number of careers including farming, law, commercial art and advertising before writing short stories, intended for sale, in 1925. After serving in the Civil Service and the Army during the Second World War, he decided to try writing a modified form of Science Fiction, which he called 'logical fantasy'. Among his most famous books are The Day of the Triffids (1951), The Kraken Wakes (1953), The Chrysalids (1955), The Midwich Cuckoos (1957, filmed twice as Village of the Damned), Trouble with Lichen (1960), and Chocky (1968). If you enjoyed The Chrysalids, you might like Arthur Miller's The Crucible, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'One of those few authors whose compulsive readability is a compliment to the intelligence' Spectator

Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. Published 1955 by Michael Joseph, First Edition, !!NO DUST JACKET!! Overall good condition BUT... lean to spine but binding still good and strong. Page edges dis-coloured, covers slightly bowed, text on spine is faded/rubbed, signs of shelf wear to covers/edges/corners. Small (less than 1cm) tear to edge of title page. No foxing. A decent enough copy of a hard to find (read: stupidly expensive elsewhere) book. Plenty of minor defects to exterior but internally clean and unmarked with a tight binding.

On 6 CD's. Genetic mutation has devastated the world. In the bleak, primitive society that has emerged from its ruins, any sign of deviation is ruthlessly hunted out and destroyed. David lies in fear of discovery, for he is part of a secret group of children who are able to communicate with each other by transferring thought-shapes into each other's minds. As they grow older, they feel increasingly isolated. Then one of them marries a 'norm' - with terrifying consequences.

This edition comes complete with: * An Exam section to help prepare students for the new style CSEC English 'B' examination. *Comprehensive, accessible notes and summaries to aid students' understanding. *Activities to engage students with the text and develop their understanding of key ideas and literary appreciation. *Background information to enhance students' appreciation of the social and historical context of the play.