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Gerald Kersh

Gerald Kersh

1911 – 1968

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Gerald Kersh wrote The Light Fantastic. He's known for his sharp, often darkly humorous stories. You'll find his work in the fantasy genre.

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Fiction Literary Fiction Science Fiction Short Stories Military History

Also Known As

Kersh, Gerald, Gerald KERSH

Featured Works

Book cover of The light fantastic
Start Here

The light fantastic

Anthony Burgess

Book cover of Uncertain Endings

Uncertain Endings

Aldous Huxley

Book cover of Star Science Fiction Stories No. 3

Star Science Fiction Stories No. 3

Arthur C. Clarke

Star Science Fiction Stories #3
Book cover of The Penguin Book of Horror Stories

The Penguin Book of Horror Stories

Alfred McLelland Burrage

Book cover of Sergeant Nelson of the Guards

Sergeant Nelson of the Guards

Gerald Kersh

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Gerald Kersh best known for?

    Gerald Kersh is widely recognized for his gritty, often cynical portrayals of London life, particularly the underworld and working-class struggles, infused with a distinctive dark humor and a keen eye for human nature.

  • Did Gerald Kersh write under any other names?

    Gerald Kersh did not use any known pseudonyms; all his published works are attributed to his own name.