literary-revolution

This chapter is a reflective essay by L. Neil Smith on the origins and historical context of his novel The Probability Broach, written in 1977. It situates the novel within the technological and cultural landscape of the late 1970s, highlighting the emergence of personal computing and telecommunications, and draws parallels between the rise of the e-book and the paperback revolution during the Great Depression. The author also emphasizes the enduring educational and cultural impact of accessible literature during times of economic hardship.