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More Penguin Science Fiction is a collection of short stories and novelettes set in the world of science fiction. The stories explore various facets of space exploration, technology, and the human condition. From the speculative and the bizarre to the realistic and the emotional, each piece offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Brian W. Aldiss
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