num_pages: 260
description: Here Arthur C. Clarke presents a magnificent collection of his finest work, spanning four decades. Included in this volume, along with revealing new introductions, are:The Sentinel - The story that inspired 2001: A Space OdysseyGuardian Angel - The rarely glimpsed work that gave birth to Childhood's EndThe Songs of Distant Earth - A fantastic tale of first contact with an alien world, the basis for Clarke's latest novel.Contents:Introduction: Of Sand and Stars • (1983) • essayRescue Party • (1946) • noveletteGuardian Angel • (1950) • noveletteBreaking Strain • (1949) • noveletteThe Sentinel • (1951) • shortstoryJupiter V • (1953) • novelette (aka Jupiter Five) Refugee • (1955) • shortstoryThe Wind from the Sun • (1964) • noveletteA Meeting With Medusa • (1971) • noveletteThe Songs of Distant Earth (outline) • (1983) • shortstory
language: English
title: The Sentinel
titlecomplete: The Sentinel (Masterworks of Science Fiction and Fantasy)
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Stories, British Literature, Collections, Anthologies, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, Space, Fantasy
ratings_count: 5338
awards: awardedAt: 441792000000
name: Locus Award
category: Best Collection
publisher: Berkley