A curated anthology of the best 20th-century science fiction short stories, selected by Orson Scott Card.
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A curated anthology of the best 20th-century science fiction short stories, selected by Orson Scott Card.
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A collection of the best science fiction short stories of the 20th century as selected and evaluated by critically-acclaimed author Orson Scott Card. Featuring stories from the genre's greatest authors: Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert A. Heinlein, and many more.
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes in some stories; not explicit or central. To coercion or assault in a few stories; not detailed.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in several stories; some graphic depictions of conflict or death.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language in a few stories; not frequent.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drugs in some stories; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor or implied LGBTQIA+ themes in select stories; not central.
Religious content
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Minor religious themes in a few stories, such as in 'The Nine Billion Names of God'.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Minor occult or supernatural elements in select stories; framed as sci-fi.
Political content
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Moderate social and political commentary in several stories; reflects 20th-century issues.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair or self-harm ideation in some stories; not graphic.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of suffering or systemic cruelty in some stories; varies by author. To coercion or assault in a few stories; not detailed.
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