Rocannon's World

Rocannon's World by Ursula K. Le Guin

Her first novel.  A classic of planetary romance.

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The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge

A classic of the genre on far future planets, after the collapse of a star-spanning empire and the beginning of a new rise.

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tech and the superhero history

The rise of technology -- whether normal human or Gadgeteer/Mad Scientist -- would have a big impact on a super world.  Just not the same as in ours. . . .

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Aspects of the Novel

Aspects of the Novel by E.M. Forster

An interesting look at some aspects of fiction.

The difference between just telling events and having cause and effect. The use of flat characters. Fantasy, which just brushes on the edge of the genre as we know it.

Some parts I didn't like -- like his unexplained contempt for pure story. And the writer may find it a bit abstract.

Deep peace

Deep peace of the running wave to you-
Deep peace of the flowing air to you-
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you-
Deep peace of the shining stars to you-
Deep peace of the Prince of Peace to you.