City
Step into a future where humanity abandons Earth, leaving behind a world transformed by technology and a robot caretaker. Follow one family's journey across ten millennia as they navigate the evolution of society, from bustling cities to pastoral exurbs, encountering wonders and challenges along the way. This classic tale explores humanity's destiny among the stars and the enduring nature of family.
This book is a fix-up novel, meaning it was constructed by linking eight distinct short stories originally published in magazines between 1944 and 1951. These tales are connected by unique bridging notes that provide a framing narrative from the perspective of a future civilization.
Many modern editions include the ninth story, titled Epilog, which was written in 1973 as a tribute following the death of editor John W. Campbell. It is worth checking the specific edition you are viewing to confirm if this later addition is included.