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Science Fiction· United States

Ringworld

by Larry Niven
Aggregate Editorial Score56/100
★Nebula Award
Published 1971336 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Ringworld by Larry Niven is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1971. A team of explorers—human, alien, and non-human—travel to the Ringworld, an artificial structure the size of Earth's orbit around its sun. Niven's Hugo and Nebula Award winner is a classic of hard science fiction, built on the concept of a megastructure that became enormously influential on subsequent science fiction. Themes of megastructure, exploration, alien species run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nebula Award 1971.

Book Details

AuthorLarry Niven
Published1971
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages336
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780345333926
Editorial Score56/100
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Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
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Larry Niven
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ringworld about?

A team of explorers—human, alien, and non-human—travel to the Ringworld, an artificial structure the size of Earth's orbit around its sun. Niven's Hugo and Nebula Award winner is a classic of hard science fiction, built on the concept of a megastructure that became enormously influential on subsequent science fiction.

Who wrote Ringworld?

Ringworld was written by Larry Niven, from United States. First published in 1971.

What awards has Ringworld won?

Ringworld has received the following awards and honours: Nebula Award 1971.

Is Ringworld worth reading?

Ringworld is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 42/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in megastructure, exploration, alien species.

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What category is Ringworld?

Ringworld is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is Ringworld from?

Ringworld originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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