Parable of the Sower
Parable of the Sower is a dystopian work by Octavia E. Butler, published in 1993. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse, climate catastrophe, and young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of ecological collapse and rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Octavia E. Butler |
|---|---|
| First published | 1993 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781453263617 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Parable of the Sower is a 1990s dystopia by Octavia E. Butler. It is first published in United States, originally written in English, and part of the Earthseed series. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse, climate catastrophe, and young-adult dystopia, surfacing ecological collapse and rebellion. Library catalogues index it under subjects including fiction, twenty-first century, african americans, science fiction, audiobooks, and general. The edition on file runs about 349 pages, has been issued by Grand Central Publishing, and carries ISBN 9781453263617. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was Parable of the Sower published?
Parable of the Sower was first published in 1993.
Who wrote Parable of the Sower?
Parable of the Sower was written by Octavia E. Butler.
What kind of dystopia is Parable of the Sower?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Post-apocalyptic, Climate and cli-fi, YA dystopia, with themes of Ecological collapse, Rebellion. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of Parable of the Sower?
A catalogued edition of Parable of the Sower carries ISBN-13 9781453263617.
