Expedition to Earth (Digital Original) (Arthur C. Clarke Collection)

By: Arthur C. Clarke

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Synopsis: Short stories from the science fiction master—including the tale that inspired 2001: A Space Odyssey. These stories present a brilliant showcase of Arthur C. Clarke&’s many-layered approach to the moral dilemmas of scientific advancement—from the thrilling and brutal &“Breaking Strain&” to the more poetic and thoughtful &“Second Dawn.&” Also included is &“The Sentinel&”—the basis for the classic Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey. This outstanding collection reminds us that the author of Childhood&’s End was not only a giant in the world of science fiction, a recipient of multiple Nebula and Hugo Awards, and an incomparable storyteller, but also a &“skilled literary artist&” (Hartford Courant). &“I do not know of any short story that has moved me more than Arthur C. Clarke&’s &‘If I Forget Thee, Oh Earth.&’&” —The Christian Science Monitor