Chiang, Ted

Stories of Your Life and Others (Picador Collection)

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ISBN 13:: 9781035038596
author:: Chiang, Ted
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Picador
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 19.8 x 20 centimetres (0.
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
Condition:: New
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Ted Chiang's masterful debut collection, Stories of Your Life and Others, brings together eight remarkably varied stories that blend human emotion and scientific rationalism. The title novella, 'Story of Your Life', was the basis for the Academy Award-winning film Arrival, starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner. Chiang's unique imagination invites us to question our understanding of the universe and our place in it, as we explore a world where angelic visitations are a wondrous and terrifying part of everyday life, and where the boundaries between reality and perception are constantly challenged. Through his stories, Chiang showcases a humane intelligence that speaks directly to the reader, making each tale feel immediate and urgent. From a soaring Babylonian tower that connects a flat Earth to the firmament above, to a world where neural modification eliminates the appeal of physical beauty, Chiang's calm passion for exploration and discovery is palpable. Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature, Stories of Your Life and Others is a thought-provoking and deeply human collection that will appeal to fans of science fiction and those interested in exploring the boundaries of human experience.

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