Robot Tales

Eleven Short Science Fiction Stories About Robots

Harry Harrison, Robert Sheckley, Peter I Kattan

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English

Kattan
30 June 2025

Science: general issues; Technology: general issues

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This is a collection of eleven short stories about robots that are compiled from various sources.

The stories are:

1. Arm of the Law

2. The Velvet Glove

3. Survival Tactics

4. Beside Still Waters

5. A Spaceship Named McGuire

6. Service with a Smile

7. The Helpful Robots

8. Robots of the World! Arise!

9. The Love of Frank Nineteen

10. Benefactor

11. The Stutterer

This delightful collection of robot tales brings together a rich tapestry of imagination, insight, and curiosity about the future of human-robot interaction. From humorous scenarios to profound moral questions, each story offers a unique perspective on artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. Whether you're drawn to the gentle charm of a robot gentleman or the eerie consequences of a thinking spaceship, these timeless narratives invite readers of all ages to reflect, dream, and wonder.

By: Harry Harrison, Robert Sheckley
Edited by: Peter I Kattan
Imprint: Kattan
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9798349455735
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 30 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active