City

This book is a fix-up novel, meaning it was constructed by linking eight distinct short stories originally published in magazines between 1944 and 1951. These tales are connected by unique bridging notes that provide a framing narrative from the perspective of a future civilization.

Many modern editions include the ninth story, titled Epilog, which was written in 1973 as a tribute following the death of editor John W. Campbell. It is worth checking the specific edition you are viewing to confirm if this later addition is included.