Short Stories· International
New Atlantis, The - And Other Novellas of Science Fiction
by Robert SilverbergAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1975English
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Robert Silverberg's New Atlantis, The - And Other Novellas of Science Fiction (1975) stands as one of the most significant works of short stories of its era. Published in 1975, New Atlantis, The - And Other Novellas of Science Fiction by Robert Silverberg is a masterful collection of short stories that showcases the author's extraordinary range and skill.
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Robert Silverberg published New Atlantis, The - And Other Novellas of Science Fiction in 1975, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of short stories from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed New Atlantis, The - And Other Novellas of Science Fiction among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
Readers coming to New Atlantis, The - And Other Novellas of Science Fiction for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Robert Silverberg's role in the literature of International is well established. New Atlantis, The - And Other Novellas of Science Fiction can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Publishers Weekly
notable · national
197530
Robert Silverberg is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.
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