Theodore Sturgeon: The Perfect Host

Cover: 9781627550567 | The Perfect Host | A Positronic Book | Theodore Sturgeon | Taschenbuch

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Beschreibung

A sharp and unsettling work of mid-twentieth-century science fiction exploring identity, perception, and the fragile boundaries between self and other.
In The Perfect Host, Theodore Sturgeon brings his characteristic psychological depth to a narrative that moves beyond conventional genre expectations. The story examines the nature of consciousness and control, presenting a situation in which the familiar becomes increasingly unstable. As the central premise unfolds, Sturgeon focuses less on spectacle than on interior transformation, drawing the reader into a quiet but persistent tension between autonomy and influence.
Written during the formative years of modern science fiction, the work reflects Sturgeon's distinctive contribution to the field: an emphasis on human complexity within speculative frameworks. His prose remains direct and controlled, allowing the conceptual elements to emerge naturally from character and situation. The result is a compact but resonant piece that stands within the broader tradition of psychologically driven science fiction.

Über den Autor

Theodore Sturgeon (1918-1985) was an American writer whose work helped define the emotional and psychological dimensions of modern science fiction. Known for stories that emphasise character, empathy, and moral complexity, he brought a distinctive literary sensibility to the genre during its mid-twentieth-century development. His most celebrated works include More Than Human and numerous short stories that have remained central to the field. Sturgeon's influence extends beyond his own writing through what became known as "Sturgeon's Law," reflecting both his wit and his lasting presence within science fiction.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2013
Genre:	Importe , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Rubrik:	Belletristik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781627550567
ISBN-10:	1627550569
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Sturgeon, Theodore
Hersteller:	Positronic Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	229 x 152 x 3 mm
Von/Mit:	Theodore Sturgeon
Erscheinungsdatum:	21.04.2013
Gewicht:	0,081 kg