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The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Other Stories

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Book name: The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Other Stories (2024)
Category: Science Fiction
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Pages: 384 pages
ISBN13: 0312863543
ISBN: 0312863543
Language: English
Publication data: July 15, 1997, 7 a.m.
A superb collection of science fiction and fantasy stories, The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Other Stories is a book that transcends all genre definitions. The stories within are mined with depth charges, explosions of meaning and illumination that will keep you thinking and feeling long after you have finished reading.

Contents

11 • The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories • [Archipelago] • (1970) • shortstory by Gene Wolfe
26 • Alien Stones • (1972) • novelette by Gene Wolfe
55 • La Befana • (1973) • shortstory by Gene Wolfe
60 • The Hero as Werwolf • (1975) • shortstory by Gene Wolfe
74 • Three Fingers • (1976) • shortstory by Gene Wolfe
80 • The Death of Dr. Island • [Archipelago] • (1973) • novella by Gene Wolfe
131 • Feather Tigers • (1973) • shortstory by Gene Wolfe
138 • Hour of Trust • (1973) • novelette by Gene Wolfe
167 • Tracking Song • (1975) • novella by Gene Wolfe
225 • The Toy Theater • (1971) • shortstory by Gene Wolfe
232 • The Doctor of Death Island • [Archipelago] • (1978) • novella by Gene Wolfe
277 • Cues • (1974) • shortstory by Gene Wolfe
281 • The Eyeflash Miracles • (1976) • novella by Gene Wolfe
336 • Seven American Nights • (1978) • novella by Gene Wolfe

About the author

Gene Wolfe

Gene Wolfe

29 books

Born in New York on May 7, 1931, Gene Wolfe was an iconic American writer known for his intricate prose and influential contributions to science fiction and fantasy. His writing, deeply shaped by his Catholic faith, earned him numerous accolades, including the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award in 2012.

Wolfe's career began with short stories and novels after a stint as an industrial engineer, famously contributing to the design of the machine that made Pringles crisps. Although he never w…

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