
Assignment in Eternity by Robert A. Heinlein is a collection of four thought-provoking stories that delve into themes of human evolution, superhuman abilities, time travel, and genetic engineering. The stories explore ideas of transcending humanity, the nature of existence, and the capabilities of the human mind. Heinlein's writing style is described as sturdy rationalism with a focus on speculative fiction, inviting readers to suspend belief while logically progressing through the narratives.
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The book may contain themes or language that reflect the social attitudes of the 1940s, which include portrayals of race and gender that might be considered insensitive by modern standards.
From The Publisher:
Compelling science fiction adventure from New York Times bestseller Robert A. Heinlein: two classic novellas and two short stories with speculation on what makes us human.
Gulf: in which the greatest superspy of them all is revealed as the leader of a league of supermen and women who can't decide on quite what to do with the rest of us. The prequel to Heinlein's later New York Times best seller, Friday.
Lost Legacy: in which it is proved that we are all members of that league of the superhuman-or would be, if we but had eyes to see.
Plus two great short stories: Two of the master's finest: one on the nature of being, the other on what it means to be a Man. The second story, "Jerry Was a Man," was adapted for the TV series Masters of Science Fiction, and is now available on DVD.
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About the Author:
Robert A. Heinlein, four-time winner of the Hugo Award and recipient of three Retro Hugos, received the first Grand Master Nebula Award for lifetime achievement. His worldwide bestsellers have been translated into 22 languages and include Stranger in a Strange Land, Starship Troopers, Time Enough for Love, and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. His long-lost first novel, For Us, the Living, was recently published by Scribner and Pocket Books.
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