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Title: The Black Mirror and Other Stories: An Anthology of Science Fiction from Germany & Austria

Synopsis
An intelligent anthology of obscure science fiction stories dating back to the 1870s. Handsomely equipped with a comprehensive introductory historical essay, editor's notes and selected bibliography, this distinguished anthology is a model of genre research. These previously untranslated stories, published from 1871 onward, offer reading virtually unknown to most American (and many German) readers. Some authors combine scientific and philosophical issues, like Kurd Lasswitz in his witty tale "To the Absolute Zero of Existence: A Story from 2371," while others, as in Erik Simon's 1983 title story, pose psychological puzzles involving alien phenomena. Though the earlier stories in particular demand painstaking reading, all of them repay it with rewarding insights into German and Austrian culture and the many possible uses and misuses of science.

Details
Series:             Early Classics of Science Fiction
Language:        English

Size
Length:        377 Pages
Weight:        1.3 Pounds
Height:         9 Inches
Width:          6 Inches
Thickness:    1.3 Inches



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is The Black Mirror and Other Stories: An Anthology of Science Fiction from Germany & Austria and it was written by Franz Rottensteiner (Editor), Mike Mitchell (Translator). This edition of The Black Mirror and Other Stories: An Anthology of Science Fiction from Germany & Austria is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is December 2008 and it has a suggested retail price of $27.95. There are 377 pages in the book and it was published by Wesleyan Univ Pr. The 10 digit ISBN is 0819568317 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780819568311. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.