The Island of Dr. Death and Other Stories

Name: The Island of Dr. Death and Other Stories
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Author: Unknown Author
ISBN: 9780671495169

by Unknown Author

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1983PocketISBN 9780671495169

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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

Publication Details

Publisher: Pocket
Published: 1983
ISBN: 9780671495169

About Unknown Author

Gene Wolfe was born in Texas. After dropping out from Texas A&M University, he served in the Korean War, and later graduated from the University of Houston. He worked first as an engineer, notably designing part of the machine that produces Pringles potatoe chips, and later as the editor of a professional engineering magazine, *Plant Engineering*. Wolfe was a prolific writer, publishing over 30 novels and hundreds of short stories in his life. He was known for the complexity of his narratives and the depth of his characters, frequently using unreliable or fallible narrators to enhance his thematic focus on memory. His work explores topics of morality, often through the lens of his Catholic faith. Primarily recognized for his science fiction and fantasy works, Wolfe received a litany of recognition in those genres including the British Science Fiction, World Fantasy, British Fantasy, Locus, Nebula, and Campbell Memorial Awards. In 2012 he was recognized as the 29th Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Information from [Tor Publishing][1] and [The New Yorker][2]. [1]: https://www.tor.com/2019/04/15/gene-wolfe-in-memoriam-1931-2019/ [2]: https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/sci-fis-difficult-genius