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A Time of Changes

Robert Silverberg
Nebula 1971, Top 20

A lonely autobiography written in solitude, the life story of a man, of a culture, of a planet. But more than a personal story - the story of self, of other, of relationship. Deeply introspective soliqui arising from enforced contemplative solitude and a daring courage to look beyond social convention and cultural norm.

Themes revolve around Voltair's contention that, "The unexamined life is not worth living." On this particular planet at this particular time, not only are lives not self-examined but even the mention of words like "I" and "me" are considered sinful and immoral.

But from this desert of loneliness and isolation bubbles an overwhelming passion to know, respect, and love "other".

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