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Space opera : an anthology of way-back-when futures / Brian W. Aldiss

This anthology compiles fourteen space opera stories published between 1900 and the modern era. The collection explores themes of galactic travel, alien landscapes, and cosmic phenomena, featuring works by both established and lesser-known science fiction authors.

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