The Sentinel (anthology)

The Sentinel (anthology)

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name = The Sentinel
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image_caption = Cover of the 1st edition
author = Arthur C. Clarke
illustrator = Lebbeus Woods
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country = United States
language = English
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genre = Science fiction Short stories
publisher = Berkley Books
release_date = 1983
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media_type = Print (Paperback)
pages = 260 pp
isbn = ISBN 0425061833
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"The Sentinel" is a collection of science fiction short stories by Arthur C. Clarke originally published in 1983.

The stories, written between 1946 and 1981 originally appeared in a number of magazines including "Astounding", "Famous Fantastic Mysteries", "Thrilling Wonder Stories", "Ten Story Fantasy", "If", "The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction", "Boys' Life", "Playboy" and "Omni".

Contents

Contents of "The Sentinel" include:

*Introduction: Of Sand and Stars
*"Rescue Party"
*"Guardian Angel"
*"Breaking Strain"
*"The Sentinel"
*"Jupiter V"
*"Refugee"
*"The Wind from the Sun"
*"A Meeting with Medusa"
*"The Songs of Distant Earth"
*The Contributors

References

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title = Index to Science Fiction Anthologies and Collections, Combined Edition
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