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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

The Status Civilization

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Robert Sheckley's The Status Civilization is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel.

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About The Status Civilization

"The Status Civilization" by Robert Sheckley is a science fiction novel published in 1960. Will Barrent awakens on a prison ship bound for Omega, stripped of his memories and convicted of murder. On this brutal planet, survival depends on committing crimes—the law itself demands evil. With a three-year life expectancy, Barrent must navigate this inverted society while uncovering the truth about his conviction. His quest leads him back to Earth, where he discovers shocking secrets about both worlds and their interconnected systems of control.
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Who wrote The Status Civilization?

The Status Civilization was written by Robert Sheckley.

What genre is The Status Civilization?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is The Status Civilization free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Status Civilization?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 57 min.

What books are similar to The Status Civilization?

Readers who like it often enjoy Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.

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