The Chrysalids by John Wyndham #literature and the title poem) show

and the title poem) show the preoccupation with death and transience that is so typical of the poet

A beautiful new edition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this phenomenally popular modern classic

and the great-grandaughter of Iran's last emperor

Publication: 24 Sept 2026

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham #literature and the title poem) showNuclear war has devastated the world, bringing with it a host of genetic mutations. In the bleak, primitive society that has emerged from its ruins, any sign of deviation, no matter how small, is ruthlessly rooted out and destroyed. David lives in fear of discovery, for he is part of a secret group of children who are able to communicate with each other by transferring thought shapes into each other's minds. As they grow older, they feel increasingly