Logan has to die. That is the law in the world of the future. Young people enjoy themselves. But at the age of 21 their lives must end. Logan has always policed this law - but is there any other way?
William F. Nolan Books
March 6, 1928 – July 15, 2021
William F. Nolan is celebrated as the co-author of the science fiction novel Logan's Run, a work that has achieved significant cultural impact through film and television adaptations. His prolific output of short stories has earned him spots in numerous anthologies and textbooks, underscoring his extensive reach within the genre. Nolan's narratives frequently delve into the darker aspects of human nature and societal structures, often set against futuristic yet disturbingly plausible backdrops. His writing is marked by keen psychological insight into characters and compelling plots that immerse readers in profound explorations of the human psyche and ethical quandaries.
Logan's Run
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A republishing of the tale in which, "in 2116, it is against the law to live beyond the age of twenty-one. When the crystal flower in the palm of your hand turns from red to black, you have reached your Lastday and you must report to a Sleepshop for processing. But the human will to survive is strong--stronger than any mere law"--Page 4 of cover
Logan's world. . . With the computer system destroyed, Earth has reverted to savagery. Scattered tribes now rule a charred world. Scavengers, who prowl the broken cities. Surviving corps of the elite killers, led by a psychotic ex-Sandman. Sadistic bands of gypsy riders who kill and plunder. When tragedy strikes, his loved ones, Logan sets out on a death-haunted vengeance trail across a ravaged world that leads to a startling confrontation and ultimate destruction.
The story continues Logan's journey in Sanctuary, revealing it to be far from the idealized existence he expected. He seizes the opportunity to embark on a perilous mission to dismantle Hourglass, the facility that regulates lifespans through implanted devices. Now under the control of the formidable Gant, a former Sandman, Logan faces new challenges in this epic adventure that expands on the classic narrative created by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson.
Logan has to die. That is the law in the world of the future. Young people enjoy themselves. But at the age of 21 their lives must end. Logan has always policed this law - but is there any other way? Niveau A2 Ab Klasse 8 Mit integrierten Übungen und Tests im Buch CD-Rom mit dem kompletten Audio- Material Zusätzliches Übungsmaterial für den Lehrer zum Download über www.langenscheidt.de/pearson
