William Tenn
William Tenn was the pen name of Philip Klass, an American science fiction author renowned for his satirical and socially engaged short fiction. His stories Of Men and Monsters and The Liberation of Earth are among the most celebrated in the genre. He was an important figure in the humanist wing of American science fiction.
Works
- Of Men and MonstersHumanity reduced to pest species by alien invaders, rebels seek vengeance and freedom
- The Human AngleDiverse cast and perspectives explore love, conflict, and connection in complex futures
- Time in AdvanceTrading futures contracts in time allows the rich to exploit the poor across generations
- The Wooden StarMagical stories and whimsy from across the galaxy explore beauty and human wonder
- The Square Root of ManMathematical and philosophical tales explore meaning, consciousness, and strange realities