Books like Short Fiction by Robert Sheckley
Robert Sheckley was one of science fiction's most prolific short story writers, known for his witty humor and contributions to the genre. This collection includes all of his public domain short fiction, ordered by date of first publication. It features Sheckley's seminal stories such as 'Watchbird,' which explores the ability to detect murder before it happens, and 'Ask a Foolish Question,' a story about an all-knowing answerer to whom people pose the ultimate question of life.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Robert Sheckley
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