Bookleggers in "A Canticle for Leibowitz"

In Walter M. Miller Jr.'s "A Canticle for Leibowitz," the term "Bookleggers" denotes a group of individuals who are dedicated to preserving and safeguarding knowledge in a post-apocalyptic world. The novel is set in a future where civilization has collapsed, and the remnants of human society struggle to rebuild. In this context, Bookleggers take on the vital role of preserving books and the wisdom they contain, even though knowledge has become a scarce and precious resource.

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