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The Postman
David Brin

Published 1985 by Bantam · 294 pages
Hugo Nominee 1986Nebula Nominee 1986
Science FictionSynopsis
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.
Classification
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Author Nationality
US
Adaptation
The Postman (1997, film)
ISBN
9780553051070