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The Country Beyond the Curve & Empire

The Country Beyond the Curve & Empire

Science FictionSpace Opera
Pages
224
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

This volume brings together two classic science fiction novellas. "The Country Beyond the Curve" explores humanity's encounter with an alien civilization and the profound implications for society. "Empire" delves into a future where a vast, oppressive interstellar government faces internal strife and external threats.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousThought-Provoking
First Contact

Genres

Science Fiction Space Opera

Authors

C
Clifford D. Simak

Clifford Donald Simak (August 3, 1904 – April 25, 1988) was an American science fiction writer. He won three Hugo Awards and one Nebula Award.The Science Fiction Writers of America made him its third SFWA Grand Master,[4] and the Horror Writers Association made him one of three inaugural winners of the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement.[5] He is associated with the pastoral science fiction subgenre.

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Walt Sheldon

Walt Sheldon is the author of Fifty Short Science Fiction Tales. He's a writer who clearly knows his way around a good sci-fi story. If you're looking for some quick, imaginative reads, his collection is a great place to start.