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True Names

True Names

And the Opening of the Cyberspace Frontier
CyberpunkFantasy
Pages
384
Published
1984
Language
English

Synopsis

Step into a world where the lines between advanced technology and ancient magic blur. This story masterfully combines the intricate details of hard science fiction with the imaginative sweep of sword-and-sorcery. Prepare for a unique adventure that will make you want to applaud the author's vision.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AdventurousThought-ProvokingIntellectual

Genres

Cyberpunk Fantasy Hard Sci-Fi Science Fiction Steampunk Sword & Sorcery

Authors

V
Vernor Vinge

A retired San Diego State University Professor of Mathematics, computer scientist, and science fiction author.

Characters

All characters in True Names

Frequently asked questions

  • Does True Names connect to Vernor Vinge's other works?

    While True Names explores themes of virtual reality and advanced technology that recur in Vinge's later novels, it is a standalone novella and does not share characters or a direct narrative with his other series like Zones of Thought.

  • What is the significance of True Names in science fiction history?

    True Names is widely recognized as a foundational work in the cyberpunk genre, predating many other influential titles and introducing concepts of virtual reality and online identities that became central to the genre's development.