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Luminous is a carefully curated anthology of ten short stories by renowned Australian science‑fiction author Greg Egan. The collection showcases his range from near‑future speculation to far‑future space scenarios, with standout tales including "The Planck Dive," "Transition Dreams," "Our Lady of Chernobyl," "Cocoon," and the eponymous title story "Luminous."
First publish date: 1900
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Greg Egan
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