Fred Lerner Livres

This work describes the crucial role libraries played in ancient Egypt, Han-dynasty China, the ancient Western Classical world (the great library of Alexandria, which was lost to us in stages over many years), the Baghdad of Harun-al-Rashid, and medieval and Renaissance Europe. It continues with the libraries of colonial America, the Library of Congress, university libraries, and today's large public library system.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the story follows 17-year-old David Bernstein, a member of the Remnant of Terra, who are the last descendants of humanity after a Cataclysm. Rescued by the alien Wyneri, the Remnant live alongside their saviors yet maintain a distance, focusing on preserving their cultural heritage while largely ignoring the Wyneri. This tension between the two species explores themes of survival, identity, and the struggle to honor the past amidst a new reality.