Downward to the Earth
Robert Silverberg
A tale of transcendence, Downward to the Earth is a remarkable novel from one of the most imaginative minds in science fiction.
Edmund Gunderson—former Terran governor of the colony world of Belzagor—returns eight years after the planet has gained independence, drawn back for reasons he can’t quite explain. Things have changed significantly since he left, and he plays his part well—slightly pompous former government official—for the tourists he encounters on the way down.
But this is more than a simple sight-seeing visit. As Gunderson comes face-to-face with the consequences of his former attitudes and actions, he finds himself on a journey—both physical and spiritual—to the legendary mountain of rebirth.
Duration - 7h 10m.
Author - Robert Silverberg.
Narrator - Bronson Pinchot.
Published Date - Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Location:
United States
Description:
A tale of transcendence, Downward to the Earth is a remarkable novel from one of the most imaginative minds in science fiction. Edmund Gunderson—former Terran governor of the colony world of Belzagor—returns eight years after the planet has gained independence, drawn back for reasons he can’t quite explain. Things have changed significantly since he left, and he plays his part well—slightly pompous former government official—for the tourists he encounters on the way down. But this is more than a simple sight-seeing visit. As Gunderson comes face-to-face with the consequences of his former attitudes and actions, he finds himself on a journey—both physical and spiritual—to the legendary mountain of rebirth. Duration - 7h 10m. Author - Robert Silverberg. Narrator - Bronson Pinchot. Published Date - Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:16:21
Chapter 2
Duration:00:23:07
Chapter 3
Duration:00:33:53
Chapter 4
Duration:00:22:54
Chapter 5
Duration:00:24:10
Chapter 6
Duration:00:28:30
Chapter 7
Duration:00:38:41
Chapter 8
Duration:00:21:09
Chapter 9
Duration:00:32:11
Chapter 10
Duration:00:24:44
Chapter 11
Duration:00:18:02
Chapter 12
Duration:00:28:15
Chapter 13
Duration:00:37:46
Chapter 14
Duration:00:25:06
Chapter 15
Duration:00:25:48
Chapter 16
Duration:00:21:19
Chapter 17
Duration:00:08:24