... fears of people, military, and media of that time. Although Frank wrote many pieces Sullivan noted, "Frank is probably best known as the author of Alas, Babylon" (Porter Database). At the height of Frank's career during the 1940's and 50's there was an uneasy feeling among many Americans. This feeling came ... from Russia. The novel describes details and names each of the United States flaws and why a much feared attack would result in a loss for the U.S.. Alas Babylon is typical example of a survivalist's viewpoint of a past nuclear war. The novel opens with Randy Bragg getting the new...

• Word Count: 1482
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School