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Parable of the sower is a hopeful tale set in a dystopian future united states of walled cities, disease, fires, and madness. Parable of the sower kindle edition by butler, octavia e. Octavia butler published her book in 1995, so many apocalyptic novels have come after hers have incorporated elements that are present in this book. Octavia butlers tenth novel, parable of the sower, which was. Jun 26, 2009 listen to parable of the sower audiobook by octavia e.
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