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First published in 1993, this dystopian novel imagines a near future where U.S. society and government have broken down due to chaos caused by climate change, economic crises, and widespread drug addiction. Yet 15-year-old Lauren Olamina has the vision and inner strength to lead a small group of survivors to a new land, guided by a philosophy of hope and resilience.
About the Book
About the Book
Classic Texts with Similar Themes
Classic Texts with Similar Themes
Dune by Frank Herbert, 1965
1984 by George Orwell, 1949
Further Readings
Further Readings
On Compassion and the Sublime Black Body: Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower by Ikea M. Johnson
Crip Collectivity Beyond Neoliberalism in Octavia Butler’s 'Parable of the Sower' by Jess Whatcott
Making Do with What You Don't Have: Disabled Black Motherhood in Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents by Anna Hinton
Ways to Read this Book at STCC
Ways to Read this Book at STCC
Members of the STCC community have full borrowing privileges at the STCC Library, located in Building 19, 2nd Floor, provided they are actively registered in the college system and their records are in good standing.
Additional Options
Additional Options
You have additional checkout options through Massachusetts public libraries. CW/MARS and Boston Public Library eCards will give you access to eBook and Audiobook versions of this book. You can also download the Libby app to listen to audiobooks on your smartphone. These resources are outside of STCC Library, please consult your local public library for any questions regarding these outside resources.
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Residents of Massachusetts can sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard, to access their digital materials such as eBooks and downloadable audiobooks. Follow the instructions on the BPL's website:
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