A Canticle for Leibowitz

*A Canticle for Leibowitz* by Walter M. Miller Jr. is a science fiction novel that explores the cyclical nature of history and the preservation of knowledge. Set after a nuclear apocalypse, it follows a monastic order dedicated to conserving human knowledge, especially scientific and technological writings. The story spans centuries, illustrating how civilization repeatedly rises, falls, and strives to rebuild from ruins. The novel reflects on the impact of technology, faith, and human resilience, emphasizing that history often repeats itself, and that the pursuit of knowledge is both vital and vulnerable in a turbulent world.