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Childhood’s End is a science fiction novel by British author Arthur C. Clarke, published in 1953. The novel follows the peaceful alien invasion of Earth by the mysterious Overlords, who bring about a utopian era of peace and prosperity. As the next stage of human evolution unfolds, questions of identity, purpose, and the price of progress come to the forefront. Clarke's thought-provoking narrative examines the potential consequences of a utopian society and raises philosophical questions about the nature of humanity. 

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