Citizen of the Galaxy

by Robert A. Heinlein

Overview

In the Far Future, young Thorby is sold in a slave market to an old beggar who is more than he seems to be; and Thorby takes part in many adventures as he climbs the ladders of power and learns the truth of his own identity. A suspenseful tale of adventure, coming-of-age and interstellar conflict by science fiction's Grand Master.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013418196
Publisher:	Spectrum Literary Agency, Inc.
Publication date:	09/18/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	282
Sales rank:	175,639
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988), often called the Science Fiction Grand Master, was the author of such ground-breaking novels as STARSHIP TROOPERS, RED PLANET, STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND and THE MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS. He is generally considered the greatest and most influential science fiction writer of the twentieth century. In addition to being a bestselling author, Heinlein's novels won 4 Hugo awards, 3 "retro Hugo" awards, and the first "Grand Master Award" from the Science Fiction Writers of America. www.virginiaedition.com, http://heinleinarchives.net

Date of Birth:

July 7, 1907

Date of Death:

May 8, 1988

Place of Birth:

Butler, Missouri

Place of Death:

Carmel, California

Education:

Graduate of U.S. Naval Academy, 1929; attended University of California, Los Angeles, 1934, for graduate study in physic

Editorial Reviews

"Not only America's premier writer of speculative fiction, but the greatest writer of such fiction in the world."

N/A - Stephen King

"There is no other writer whose work has exhilarated me as often and to such an extent as Heinlein."

N/A - Dean Koontz

"One of the most influential writers in American Literature."

N/A - The New York Times Book Review

"Heinlein... has the ability to see technologies just around the bend. That, combined with his outstanding skill as a writer and engineer-inventor, produces books that are often years ahead of their time."

N/A - The Philadelphia Inquirer

"One of the grand masters of science fiction."

N/A - The Wall Street Journal

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