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Short Science Fiction Collection 008

Short Science Fiction Collection 008

By: Alan E. Nourse
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Immerse yourself in a captivating exploration of speculative futures and imaginative possibilities with "Short Science Fiction Collection 008." This podcast invites listeners to journey through the innovative ideas and inventive worlds crafted by a selection of short stories that span the mid-20th century. Every episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a diverse array of themes such as medical advancements, social commentary, and the human condition, all through the lens of science fiction. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions and provoke thought about what lies ahead. Each narrative offers a glimpse into the mind of its creator, revealing the interplay between science and society. Join us to discover a new book with every episode, and expand your horizons as you delve into the rich tapestry of science fiction storytelling.Copyright Science Genre Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Literary History & Criticism Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Lad A Dog-Albert Payson Terhune

    Lad A Dog-Albert Payson Terhune
    Aug 26 2026
    This volume of the LibriVox Science-Fiction Collection is devoted to Alan E. Nourse (1928-1992). Nourse became a science fiction writer to help pay for his medical education, but eventually retired from practicing medicine to pursue his writing career. This reader-selected collection presents ten of his short stories which were published between 1954 and 1963. Extensive research by Project Gutenberg volunteers did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on these publications were renewed. Please consider this a brief sampling of Nourse's full range, and have fun buying and borrowing his other works. Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Cori Samuel.
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    8 hrs and 36 mins
  • And Thus He Came-Cyrus Townsend Brady

    And Thus He Came-Cyrus Townsend Brady
    Aug 25 2026
    This volume of the LibriVox Science-Fiction Collection is devoted to Alan E. Nourse (1928-1992). Nourse became a science fiction writer to help pay for his medical education, but eventually retired from practicing medicine to pursue his writing career. This reader-selected collection presents ten of his short stories which were published between 1954 and 1963. Extensive research by Project Gutenberg volunteers did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on these publications were renewed. Please consider this a brief sampling of Nourse's full range, and have fun buying and borrowing his other works. Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Cori Samuel.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories-Anthony Trollope

    Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories-Anthony Trollope
    Aug 24 2026
    This volume of the LibriVox Science-Fiction Collection is devoted to Alan E. Nourse (1928-1992). Nourse became a science fiction writer to help pay for his medical education, but eventually retired from practicing medicine to pursue his writing career. This reader-selected collection presents ten of his short stories which were published between 1954 and 1963. Extensive research by Project Gutenberg volunteers did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on these publications were renewed. Please consider this a brief sampling of Nourse's full range, and have fun buying and borrowing his other works. Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Cori Samuel.
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    7 hrs and 25 mins
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