Canticle for Leibowitz

"A Canticle for Leibowitz" is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novella by Walter M. Miller Jr. Set in a future where civilization has been destroyed by nuclear war, it follows the monks of the Albertian Order of Leibowitz, who preserve the remnants of knowledge from the past. As society gradually rebuilds, the story explores themes of faith, the cyclical nature of history, and the tension between science and religion. The narrative stretches over centuries, highlighting humanity's struggles with ignorance, knowledge, and the consequences of its actions, ultimately reflecting on the enduring hope for redemption and understanding.