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“The fish that first ventured ashore had considerable practical problems.”

Quote by Poul Anderson

Book:Harvest of Stars

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Harvest of Stars

In this science fiction novel, the author delves into the cosmos, weaving a tale of discovery and the quest for understanding among distant star systems. The story follows a group of explorers as they encounter diverse alien cultures and face the challenges of interstellar travel. more

Author

Poul Anderson was an American science fiction author known for his rich imagination and profound insights into science fiction. His works span a wide range of genres from space opera to hard science fiction, having a profound impact on the development of science fiction literature. more

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Book:The Broken Sword

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“In Harvest of Stars, there is this notion, not original with me of course, that it will become possible to download at least the basic aspects of a human personality into a machine program.”

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