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The Mote in God's Eye, written by Larry Niven, is a seminal work of American science fiction that examines the interactions between humans and alien civilizations in a speculative interstellar setting. The novel, positioned within the broader category of fiction in English and American literature, delves into themes of exploration, discovery, and the complexities of encountering life beyond Earth.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Larry Niven
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