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The Postman

David Brin

Cover of The Postman

Published 1985 by Bantam · 294 pages

Hugo Nominee 1986Nebula Nominee 1986
Science Fiction

Synopsis

In a post-apocalyptic Oregon devastated by nuclear war and plague, a wandering survivor stumbles upon an abandoned mail carrier's uniform and begins impersonating a postal inspector from a "Restored United States of America." His well-intentioned deception inspires isolated communities to reconnect and resist the tyranny of local warlords, raising profound questions about the power of symbols and hope in rebuilding civilization.

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Author Nationality

US

Adaptation

The Postman (1997, film)

ISBN

9780553051070

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