What is William Tenn best known for?

William Tenn is highly regarded for his satirical short stories in the science fiction genre. His work often features a distinctive blend of humor and sharp social commentary.

William Tenn

1920 – 2010

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William Tenn is a science fiction writer whose work is celebrated for its wit and sharp observations. You'll find his stories collected in Fifty Short Science Fiction Tales, a great place to start if you enjoy clever, thought-provoking science fiction.

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Science Fiction Essays Fiction Space Opera Hard Sci-Fi

Also Known As

Philip Klass

Featured Works

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Galaxy

Alan Arkin

Galaxy Science Fiction #1

Young witches & warlocks

Charles G. Waugh

The Golden Years of Science Fiction

A. E. van Vogt

The Future in Question

Alfred Bester

Fifty short science fiction tales

A. E. van Vogt

Series

Galaxy

Faszination der Science Fiction

#13

Isaac Asimov Presents Great Science Fiction #13 (1951)

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What is William Tenn best known for?
William Tenn is highly regarded for his satirical short stories in the science fiction genre. His work often features a distinctive blend of humor and sharp social commentary.