Margarets

By Sheri S. Tepper | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

The myriad alien civilizations populating far, distant worlds have many good reasons to detest the blight called \"humankind\" . . .

The only human child living in a work colony on the Martian satellite Phobos, little Margaret Bain has invented six imaginary companions to keep boredom and loneliness at bay. Each an extension of her personality, they are lost to her when she is forced to return to Earth. But they are not gone.

The time will come when Margaret, fully grown and wed, must leave this dying world as well—this Earth so denuded by thoughtlessness and chemistry that its only viable export is slaves. For now Margarets are scattered throughout the galaxy. And their creator must bring her selves home . . . or watch the human race perish.

Editions of Margarets

Paperback
ISBN 9780061170690
EBook
ISBN 9780061842146

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The myriad alien civilizations populating far, distant worlds have many good reasons to detest the blight called \"humankind\" . . .

The only human child living in a work colony on the Martian satellite Phobos, little Margaret Bain has invented six imaginary companions to keep boredom and loneliness at bay. Each an extension of her personality, they are lost to her when she is forced to return to Earth. But they are not gone.

The time will come when Margaret, fully grown and wed, must leave this dying world as well—this Earth so denuded by thoughtlessness and chemistry that its only viable export is slaves. For now Margarets are scattered throughout the galaxy. And their creator must bring her selves home . . . or watch the human race perish.

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What is Margarets about?

The myriad alien civilizations populating far, distant worlds have many good reasons to detest the blight called \"humankind\" . . .

The only human child living in a work colony on the Martian satellite Phobos, little Margaret Bain has invented six imaginary companions to keep boredom and loneliness at bay. Each an extension of her personality, they are lost to her when she is forced to return to Earth. But they are not gone.

The time will come when Margaret, fully grown and wed, must leave this dying world as well—this Earth so denuded by thoughtlessness and chemistry that its only viable export is slaves. For now Margarets are scattered throughout the galaxy. And their creator must bring her selves home . . . or watch the human race perish.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Margarets?

Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Anthologies

Where can I read a sample of Margarets?

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Margarets?

Sheri S. Tepper

Who is the Publisher of the book Margarets?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Margarets is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061170690) and ebook(ISBN 9780061842146)

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