Flowers For Algernon: The Best of the SF Masterworks by Daniel Keyes Paperback B

Description: Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes Classic novel of a daring experiment in human intelligence. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the gentle butt of everyones jokes - until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius. But then Algernon, the mouse whose triumphal experimental transformation preceded his, fades and dies, and Charlie has to face the possibility that his salvation was only temporary. Winner of the 1960 Hugo Award for Best Short Story, and subsequently expanded into a Hugo-nominated novel, Flowers for Algernon earned Daniel Keyes the honour of SFWA Author Emeritus in 2000 for his contribution to Science Fiction and Fantasy. Heartbreaking and beautiful. Required reading, as far as I am concerned - Wil WheatonA masterpiece of poignant brilliance . . . heartbreaking, and utterly, completely brilliant - The GuardianExcellent . . . extremely moving - The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Welcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction Author Biography Daniel Keyes (1927-2014)Born in 1927 Daniel Keyes joined the US merchant marine aged 17. He won the Hugo for the short story that Flowers for Algernon was based on and the Nebula for the novel itself. He has a masters degree in English and American literature and is a Professor of English and Creative writing. He died in June, 2014. Review This is one of the greats: a story and a central character that have stayed with me for thirty years, from the first moment I picked it up * Conn Iggulden *A masterpiece of poignant brilliance . . . heartbreaking, and utterly, completely brilliant * Guardian *A timeless tearjerker * Independent *Excellent . . . extremely moving * The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction *Unflinchingly honest . . . it will make you reflect on your own life . . . and completely and utterly break your heart * Guardian Online *A narrative tour de force, very moving, beautiful and remorseless in its simple logic * Science Fiction, 100 Best Novels *Strikingly original * Publishers Weekly *A tale that is convincing, suspectful and touching * New York Times * Long Description Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the gentle butt of everyones jokes - until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius.But then Algernon, the mouse whose triumphal experimental transformation preceded his, fades and dies, and Charlie has to face the possibility that his salvation was only temporary. Winner of the 1960 Hugo Award for Best Short Story, and subsequently expanded into a Hugo-nominated novel, Flowers for Algernon earned Daniel Keyes the honour of SFWA Author Emeritus in 2000 for his contribution to Science Fiction and Fantasy. Heartbreaking and beautiful. Required reading, as far as I am concerned - Wil WheatonA masterpiece of poignant brilliance . . . heartbreaking, and utterly, completely brilliant - The Guardian Excellent . . . extremely moving - The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Welcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction Review Quote A narrative tour de force , very moving, beautiful and remorseless in its simple logic - Science Fiction: 100 Best Novels Promotional "Headline" Classic novel of a daring experiment in human intelligence. Details ISBN1399607766 Author Daniel Keyes Pages 256 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2022 ISBN-10 1399607766 ISBN-13 9781399607766 Publication Date 2022-10-27 UK Release Date 2022-10-27 Format Paperback Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle The Best of the SF Masterworks Place of Publication London Series S.F. Masterworks DEWEY 813.54 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-12-28 NZ Release Date 2022-12-28 Imprint Gollancz We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138941185;

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