Forward, Robert L.
Dragon's Egg (Del Rey Impact)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780345435293
- author:
- Forward, Robert L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Del Rey
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.78 x 21.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fantasy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dragon's Egg: A Novel by Robert L. Forward In a groundbreaking work of science fiction, human scientists form a profound bond with an intelligent alien species, the cheela, living on a neutron star known as Dragon's Egg. This unique relationship allows for a brief exchange of knowledge, as the cheela evolve from savagery to a deep understanding of science. Through the lens of this extraordinary encounter, Forward explores the profound implications of encountering a civilization with a vastly different perspective on time. With meticulous scientific accuracy, he poses a fundamental question: what can we learn from a species that lives for centuries while we live for mere hours? A thought-provoking and original tale of sacrifice and triumph, Dragon's Egg challenges readers to consider the possibilities of interspecies communication and the consequences of our own existence.
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