Tales of Known Space
24 hrs. 14 min.
Description
This collection includes both early and more mature works by the talented science-fiction writer Larry Niven.
The book contains two short novels and thirteen short stories. All events take place in Known Space—a region the human race explores, but which is controlled by other races. The plots of the works share a common event basis. The author describes the future of Earthlings who have mastered travel to other planets and even other galaxies. Several stories are devoted to the exploration of Mars, including: “The Octopus’s Eye,” “How Heroes Die,” and “At the Bottom of a Pit.”
As a bonus, the collection also includes two essays—with a preface and a postscript by Larry Niven. The writer shares his reflections on the fantastic world he created over thirty-one years.
The book contains two short novels and thirteen short stories. All events take place in Known Space—a region the human race explores, but which is controlled by other races. The plots of the works share a common event basis. The author describes the future of Earthlings who have mastered travel to other planets and even other galaxies. Several stories are devoted to the exploration of Mars, including: “The Octopus’s Eye,” “How Heroes Die,” and “At the Bottom of a Pit.”
As a bonus, the collection also includes two essays—with a preface and a postscript by Larry Niven. The writer shares his reflections on the fantastic world he created over thirty-one years.
Contents:
From the author. Welcome to my universe! (essay)
The Coldest Place (story)
Calm in Hell (story)
I’ll Wait! (story)
The Octopus’s Eye (story)
How Heroes Die (story)
A Man-Puzzle (story)
The World of Ptavvs (novel)
At the Bottom of a Pit (story)
A Plan to Mislead (story)
The Cloak of Anarchy (story)
Aggressors (story)
There’s Always Room for Madness (story)
Gift of the Earth (novel)
Chapter 1. Ramrobot
Chapter 2. Sons of Earth
Chapter 3. Machine
Chapter 4. The Man-Question
Chapter 5. Hospital
Chapter 6. Vivarium
Chapter 7. Bleeding Heart
Chapter 8. Polly’s Eyes
Chapter 9. The Way Back
Chapter 10. Parlet’s Hand
Chapter 11. Conversation with the boss
Chapter 12. Transport Ship
Chapter 13. Everything happened at once
Chapter 14. The Balance of Forces
When the Tidal Wave Comes (story)
Safe at Any Speed (story)
Late Thoughts (essay)
The Coldest Place (story)
Calm in Hell (story)
I’ll Wait! (story)
The Octopus’s Eye (story)
How Heroes Die (story)
A Man-Puzzle (story)
The World of Ptavvs (novel)
At the Bottom of a Pit (story)
A Plan to Mislead (story)
The Cloak of Anarchy (story)
Aggressors (story)
There’s Always Room for Madness (story)
Gift of the Earth (novel)
Chapter 1. Ramrobot
Chapter 2. Sons of Earth
Chapter 3. Machine
Chapter 4. The Man-Question
Chapter 5. Hospital
Chapter 6. Vivarium
Chapter 7. Bleeding Heart
Chapter 8. Polly’s Eyes
Chapter 9. The Way Back
Chapter 10. Parlet’s Hand
Chapter 11. Conversation with the boss
Chapter 12. Transport Ship
Chapter 13. Everything happened at once
Chapter 14. The Balance of Forces
When the Tidal Wave Comes (story)
Safe at Any Speed (story)
Late Thoughts (essay)
12:15
001. От автора
13:15
002. Самое холодное место
32:53
003. Штиль в преисподней
21:29
004. Дождусь
23:40
005. Глаз осьминога
1:06:17
006. Как умирают герои
30:53
007. Человек-пазл
27:54
008. Мир птаввов-01
24:26
009. Мир птаввов-02
33:26
010. Мир птаввов-03
37:53
011. Мир птаввов-04
24:44
012. Мир птаввов-05
28:44
013. Мир птаввов-06
38:24
014. Мир птаввов-07
23:54
015. Мир птаввов-08
24:45
016. Мир птаввов-09
18:06
017. Мир птаввов-10
29:37
018. Мир птаввов-11
15:01
019. Мир птаввов-12
17:42
020. Мир птаввов-13
33:16
021. Мир птаввов-14
23:02
022. Мир птаввов-15
26:21
023. Мир птаввов-16
52:26
024. На дне ямы
18:20
025. Намерение ввести в заблуждение
53:17
026. Плащ анархии
43:03
027. Агрессоры
40:20
028. Всегда есть место безумию-1
20:01
029. Всегда есть место безумию-2
15:05
030. Всегда есть место безумию-3
36:48
031. Дар Земли-01
52:04
032. Дар Земли-02
48:05
033. Дар Земли-03
36:24
034. Дар Земли-04
28:54
035. Дар Земли-05
39:14
036. Дар Земли-06
35:09
037. Дар Земли-07
39:03
038. Дар Земли-08
33:39
039. Дар Земли-09
35:19
040. Дар Земли-10
29:36
041. Дар Земли-11
41:02
042. Дар Земли-12
33:10
043. Дар Земли-13
38:14
044. Дар Земли-14
40:02
045. Когда наступает прилив
09:05
046. Безопасен на любой скорости
08:09
047. Запоздалые мысли (послесловие)
