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Alfred Coppel – The Dragon – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1977
£35.00
An uncorrected proof copy of The Dragon by Alfred Coppel, published by Macmillan in 1977. A near fine copy, with slight creasing to the spine, light shelf wear to the soft front and rear boards, toning to the text block.
The Dragon by Alfred Coppel is a dystopian science fiction short story set in a future where a totalitarian regime enforces strict control over its citizens. The story follows a pilot ordered to destroy a supposed enemy threat—a “dragon.” As events unfold, the dragon is revealed to be symbolic, questioning blind obedience and the cost of power. Coppel critiques authoritarianism, exploring themes of freedom, truth and moral responsibility through a compelling and suspenseful narrative.
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An uncorrected proof copy of The Dragon by Alfred Coppel, published by Macmillan in 1977. A near fine copy, with slight creasing to the spine, light shelf wear to the soft front and rear boards, toning to the text block.
The Dragon by Alfred Coppel is a dystopian science fiction short story set in a future where a totalitarian regime enforces strict control over its citizens. The story follows a pilot ordered to destroy a supposed enemy threat—a “dragon.” As events unfold, the dragon is revealed to be symbolic, questioning blind obedience and the cost of power. Coppel critiques authoritarianism, exploring themes of freedom, truth and moral responsibility through a compelling and suspenseful narrative.
