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The Rediscovery of Man

By Cordwainer Smith
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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The Rediscovery of Man by Cordwainer Smith is a collection of short stories set in a richly imaginative future universe. It explores the Instrumentality of Mankind, a governing body that oversees a society at the brink of rediscovering forgotten human emotions and experiences. The tales weave together themes of transformation, humanity's evolution, and the struggle for identity in a technologically advanced world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate rich, imaginative world-building and thought-provoking speculative fiction. It offers a unique blend of futuristic settings and deep philosophical themes, making it a standout in the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre. If you're intrigued by tales that challenge the boundaries of human experience and explore the complexities of consciousness, this collection could be a captivating read for you.

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The Rediscovery of Man

The best short fiction of acclaimed SF author Cordwainer Smith.

The best short fiction of acclaimed SF author Cordwainer Smith.

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Welcome to the strangest, most distinctive future ever imagined by a science fiction writer.

An interstellar empire ruled by the mysterious Lords of the Instrumentality, whose access to the drug stroon from the planet Norstrilia confers on them virtual immortality.

A world in which wealthy and leisured humanity is served by the underpeople, genetically engineered animals turned into the semblance of people.

A world in which the great ships which sail between the stars are eventually supplanted by the mysterious, instantaneous technique of planoforming.

A world of wonder and myth and extraordinary imagination.

The Rediscovery of Man by Cordwainer Smith invites you to explore an unparalleled universe of future possibility.

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The Rediscovery of Man by Cordwainer Smith receives high praise for its timeless nature and complex, lyrical depiction of future histories. Readers appreciate its intricate portrayal of humanity's transformation across various epochs, with the author's rich prose offering glimpses into a uniquely dark and expansive universe.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575094246

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 400

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Cordwainer Smith Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: S.F. Masterworks

About the Author

Cordwainer Smith (1913-66) was the pseudonym used by American author Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger for his SF works.

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