Poul William Anderson
Poul William Anderson was a celebrated American science fiction and fantasy writer, born on November 25, 1926, in Bristol, Pennsylvania. He grew up with a passion for storytelling that would eventually lead him to become one of the most influential figures in the genre. Anderson's works often explore complex themes such as time travel, alternate histories, and the nature of humanity, drawing inspiration from his fascination with science, history, and philosophy. Over his prolific career, he penned numerous novels and short stories that have captivated readers and earned him multiple prestigious awards, including the Hugo and Nebula Awards.
Security
“Security” tells the story of a compartmentalized government physicist ordered by secret police to complete experiments aimed at developing …
The Chapter Ends
Far, far in the future the Earth is still spinning around the Sun, on the edge of the galaxy, dozing in obscurity, forgotten by it's trillio…
Sentiment, Inc.
Sentiment, Inc. explores the intricate relationship between emotions and perceptions in a world where feelings can be manipulated. Imagine a…
Inside Earth
This story takes place in the not so distant future. Earth has been conquered and is a subjugated planet, the much too humanoid new rulers …
The Golden Slave
100 B.C.The Cimbrian hordes galloped across the dawn of history and clashed in screaming battle against the mighty Roman legions.Led by thei…
Star Ship
The strangest space-castaways of all! The Terrans left their great interstellar ship unmanned in a tight orbit around Khazak—descended, all …
The Sensitive Man
Poul Anderson delves into the realm of human potential in this exciting story and asks some penetrating questions for us to think about. Wh…
Out of the Iron Womb!
Behind a pale Venusian mask lay hidden the arch-humanist, the anti-tech killer ... one of those who needlessly had strewn Malone blood acros…
Lord of a Thousand Suns
A Man without a World, this 1,000,000-year-old Daryesh! Once Lord of a Thousand Suns, now condemned to rove the spaceways in alien form, sea…
Tiger by the Tail
The haughty, horned aliens from the planet Scotha had very well organized intentions of conquering the Terran Empire—and Captain Dominic Fla…
Nine Sci-fi Stories by Poul Anderson
'Industrial Revolution': Workers in a distant miner's facility plot emancipation from Earth. The military might have some say in the matter.…
Witch of the Demon Seas
"Guide a black galleon to the lost, fear-hauntedCitadel of the Xanthi wizards—into the very jaws of Doom? Corun, condemned pirate ofCon…
Snowball
Simon's new source of power promised a new era for Mankind. But what happens to world economy when anyone can manufacture it in the kitchen …
Swordsman of Lost Terra
Proud Kery of Broina felt like a ghost himself; shade of a madman flitting hopelessly to the citadel of Earth's disinherited ... to recaptur…
Industrial Revolution
Ever think how deadly a thing it is if a machine has amnesia--or how easily it can be arranged.... - Summary by Poul Anderson
Snowball (Version 2)
Simon's new source of power promised a new era for Mankind. But what happens to world economy when anyone can manufacture it in the kitchen …