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"City" is a collection of short stories originally published in the 1940s and assembled in 1952 by American science‑fiction writer Clifford D. Simak. The tales speculate on future societies, genetic engineering, robots, telepathy, and alternate worlds, and are presented as legends told by uplifted dogs who have replaced humans. Simak’s narrative style blends pastoral serenity with speculative ideas, illustrating a range of science‑fiction themes such as domed cities, space travel, and posthuman futures.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Clifford D. Simak
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