Sturgeon, Theodore
Selected Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375703751
- author:
- Sturgeon, Theodore
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 448
- Genre:
- Science fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Theodore Sturgeon's Selected Stories showcase his mastery of the genre. Praised by fellow writers Bradbury, Vonnegut and King, these short stories demonstrate Sturgeon's unique ability to craft emotionally resonant tales that are both funny and surprising. In works like "Thunder and Roses" and "The Man Who Lost the Sea", Sturgeon explores themes of memory and experience with powerful results. His writing is lyrical and thought-provoking, making for a compelling read. The collection also features the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning masterpiece "Slow Sculpture", which tells the story of a young woman's encounter with a mysterious healer. With its mix of humor, emotion and intellectual curiosity, Theodore Sturgeon's Selected Stories are an engaging and thought-provoking read.