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Cultural Breaks by Brian W. Aldiss is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Cultural Breaks about?
This special collection of short stories from Grand Master Brian Aldiss is being issued to coincide with his 80th birthday. Set to include such notable works as "Aboard the Beatitude," "A Man with His Mule," and "Head," the anthology will also feature commentaries from a group of his peers sharing their perspectives on this amazingly talented individual. Often compared to J. G. Ballard, Thomas Disch, and Michael Moorcock, Brian Aldiss has been referred to as "[arguably] the most significant English writer of science fiction since H. G. Wells" by the St. James Guide to Science Fiction . A prolific author, he continues to enthrall his vast fan base and attract first-time readers. Known for pushing the envelope and refusing to be confined to a particular style of writing or to specific subjects, his works encompass space exploration, time travel, historical fantasy, and even parodies of Kafka. Contents "Tarzan of the Alps." "Tralee of Man Young." "The Eye Opener." "Aboard the Beatitude." "The Man and a Man with His Mule." "Dusk Flight." "Commander Calex Killed, Fire and Fury at Edge of World, Scones Perfect." "The Hibernators." "The National Heritage." "How the Gates Opened and Close
Who reads Cultural Breaks?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Brian W. Aldiss
- Publisher
- San Francisco, California: Tachyon Publications
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781892391261
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (10 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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