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Downward to the EarthNovel
Robert Silverbergstandalone novel1969
About redemption.
“On his return, he feels a new sense of kinship with the natives, perhaps more than for the Terran tourists.”
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This ImmortalSeries
series2 books1966
Post-apocalyptic, adventurous in tone, about immortality, set in our world.
Start with This Immortal →
HainishSeries
series33 books1964
completed
Science fiction, reflective in tone, set in far future and other star systems.
“The Hainish Cycle consists of a number of science fiction novels and stories by Ursula K. Le Guin.”
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Start with Rocannon's World →
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, set in our world and near future.
The Languages of PaoNovel
Jack Vancestandalone novel1958
About political intrigue and rebellion and revolution.
“In the novel, the placid people from the planet Pao rely on other planets for technological innovations and manufactured goods and they do not resist when an invading force occupies the land and levies heavy taxes.”
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PennterraNovel
Judith Moffettstandalone novel1987
First contact.