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Arthur C. Clarke

The Nine Billion Names of God

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1967

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Essay Topics

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This short story collection presents a complex and varied view of technology. When and why does the text celebrate or criticize technological innovation?

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How does the specter of nuclear war show up in this collection? How does Clarke’s historical moment affect the way he writes?

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Overall, what does Clarke seem to imply about potential encounters with aliens?

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