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The Einstein IntersectionNovel
Samuel R. Delanystandalone novel1967
Challenging in tone, about identity.
“The title is a reference to Einstein's Theory of Relativity connecting to Kurt Gödel's Constructible universe, which is an analogy to science meeting philosophy.”
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NovaNovel
Samuel R. Delanystandalone novel1968
Space opera, adventurous in tone, about quests, set in space.
“The plot concerns the spaceship captain Lorq Von Ray's search for a nova, which will produce the essential power source Illyrion, and his vendetta with the Red family, who seek to kill him.”
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Francis SandowSeries
series5 books1968
Science fiction, set in far future and other star systems.
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Creatures of Light and DarknessNovel
Roger Zelaznystandalone novel1969
Science fantasy, dark in tone, about gods, set in space.
“Some humans have god-like powers or perhaps are actually gods—the names and aspects of various Egyptian gods are used.”
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The Lathe of HeavenNovel
Ursula K. Le Guinstandalone novel1971
Tense in tone, set in near future and big city.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.