Synopses & Reviews
The four novels of the Skylark sequence by the father of modern space operaThis is an ideal sample introduction to the fantastic work of one of the most influential authors of the pulp era. Working with legendary Astounding Science Fiction editor John W. Campbell, E. E. Smith revolutionized space opera, giving it many of the tropes still evident today. This volume reprints the four novels of his classic Skylark series—The Skylark of Space, Skylark Three, Skylark of Valeron, and Skylark DuQuesne.
Synopsis
From The SF Gateway, the most comprehensive digital library of classic SFF titles ever assembled, comes an ideal sample introduction to the fantastic work of E. E. 'Doc' Smith, one of the most influential authors of the pulp era. Working with legendary ASTOUNDING SCIENCE FICTION editor, John W. Campbell, Smith revolutionised space opera, giving it many of the tropes still evident today. This volume reprints the four novels of his classic Skylark series:
THE SKYLARK OF SPACE
SKYLARK THREE
SKYLARK OF VALERON
SKYLARK DUQUESNE
About the Author
E. E. Smith (1890-1965) was an American science fiction author, sometimes called the father of space opera. He was best known for his Lensman and Skylark series. He was Guest of Honor at the second World Science Fiction Convention in Chicago, in 1940.