Walter M. Miller

1 book · 1961 · Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic

Bibliography

A Canticle For Leibowitz cover1961

Themes

ReligionHumanitySurvival

Key Concepts

magical-quest1conflict-between-species1familiar-and-master-dynamics1inter-order-relations1clerical-hierarchy1forbidden-knowledge1magical-manipulation1scholarly-mischief1interpersonal-conflict1ritual-and-failure1nature-and-domestication1mystery-and-foreshadowing1summoning-magic1chaos-curse1undead-guardians1psychological-degradation1poison-resistance-and-vulnerability1undead-command-and-disruption1natural-order-vs-unnatural-undead1magical-weapons-and-tactics1