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Robert A. Heinlein
AuthorBooks · Second hand1907-1988
Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction author, engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction. His published works, both fiction and non-fiction, express admiration for competence and emphasize the value of critical thinking. His plots often presented provocative situations which challenged conventional social mores. His work continues to have an influence on the science fiction genre and on modern culture more generally.
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Birth
1907
Death
1988
First book
1939
Years writing
49
Robert A. Heinlein is considered one of the 'Big Three' of science fiction alongside Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke.
Before his writing career, Heinlein served as a naval officer, an experience that significantly influenced his narrative style.
He was one of the first authors to break into mainstream magazines like The Saturday Evening Post with unvarnished science fiction.
Using the pseudonym Anson MacDonald, he explored various facets of his literary creativity beyond his primary name.
His work Stranger in a Strange Land became a landmark title that raised the literary standards of the genre.