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“. . . Moon-Watcher felt the first faint twinges of a new and potent emotion. It was a vague and diffuse sense of envy--of dissatisfaction with his life. He had no idea of its cause, still less of its cure; but discontent had come into his soul, and he had taken one small step toward humanity.”

Quote by Arthur C. Clarke

Book:2001: A Space Odyssey

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2001: A Space Odyssey

This seminal work by Arthur C. Clarke intertwines the story of a manned mission to Jupiter with philosophical and scientific speculation about the nature of humanity and the cosmos. more

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Arthur C. Clarke

Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction author, writer, and science popularizer. Known for his science fiction novels and predictions about future technology, his most famous works include '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Rendezvous with Rama'. Clarke's science fiction novels are not only literarily valuable but also had a profound impact on science fiction films and television. more

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