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Poul Anderson's "Snowball" offers a chilling glimpse into a future where even the most intimate aspects of life are subject to societal control. This thought-provoking short story, a classic of science fiction and dystopian fiction, explores the complexities of marriage in a world rigidly structured. The narrative delves into the potential for marital conflict when personal desires clash with the demands of a future society. As the story unfolds, readers are confronted with unsettling questions about individuality, conformity, and the very definition of family life. "Snowball" is a stark…mehr

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Poul Anderson's "Snowball" offers a chilling glimpse into a future where even the most intimate aspects of life are subject to societal control. This thought-provoking short story, a classic of science fiction and dystopian fiction, explores the complexities of marriage in a world rigidly structured. The narrative delves into the potential for marital conflict when personal desires clash with the demands of a future society. As the story unfolds, readers are confronted with unsettling questions about individuality, conformity, and the very definition of family life. "Snowball" is a stark reminder of the delicate balance between order and freedom. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to rediscover a timeless tale from a master of science fiction. Explore the themes of societal pressure and the struggles of spouses navigating an increasingly regulated world. "Snowball" is sure to resonate with anyone interested in the enduring power of speculative fiction to illuminate the human condition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Poul William Anderson (1926 - 2001) was an American science fiction author who began his career during the Golden Age of the genre and continued to write and remain popular into the 21st century. Anderson also authored several works of fantasy, historical novels and a prodigious number of short stories. Poul Anderson was one of the most popular authors in SF. He began his career in the 1950s and was a regular contributor to Astounding SF magazine (later Analog SF) edited by John W. Campbell. His work encompassed science fiction and fantasy, including the Polesotechnic League series and the Terran Empire series featuring Dominic Flandry and the fantasy Kingdoms of Ys series, written with his wife Karen. He received seven Hugo and three Nebula Awards and a SFWA Grandmaster Award among other honors.