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The *Mammoth Book of Classic Science Fiction* compiles a diverse selection of influential American novellas from the early to mid‑20th century. Notable inclusions are H. P. Lovecraft’s "The Shadow Out of Time," John W. Campbell, Jr.’s "Who Goes There?", Stanley G. Weinbaum’s "Dawn of Flame," L. Sprague de Camp’s "Divide and Rule", and Jack Williamson’s "Wolves of Darkness", among others. The collection showcases the breadth of speculative imagination that shaped the genre.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Isaac Asimov
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