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“Pham Nuwen plunked himself down, stretching indolently.”

Quote by Vernor Vinge

Book:A Fire Upon The Deep

Work

A Fire Upon The Deep

In this science fiction epic, the narrative unfolds across multiple levels of reality, from the primitive to the technologically advanced, as humanity grapples with the complexities of interstellar colonization and encounters with extraterrestrial life. more

Author

Vernor Vinge is an American computer scientist known for his contributions to both science fiction literature and computer science. His works often explore the impact of technological advancements on human society, with his most famous novel being 'Rainbow's End'. more

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