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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about technological singularity, set in near future.
Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about faith and religion, set in north america and near future.
Beyond This HorizonNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1948
Dystopia, about rebellion and revolution, set in north america.
“For centuries, disease, hunger, poverty, and war have been things found only in the history tapes.”
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The Dreaming JewelsNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1950
Emotional in tone.
More Than HumanNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1953
About psychic powers and found family.
“Science fiction critic and editor David Pringle included it in his book Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels.”
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ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
First contact and hard science fiction, about space exploration and faith and religion.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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