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Cordwainer Smith
AuthorBooks · Second hand1913-1966
Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger, known by his pen-name Cordwainer Smith, was an American author of science fiction. He was an officer in the US Army, a noted scholar of East Asia, and an expert in psychological warfare. He was one of science fiction's more influential authors despite his relatively limited output and his early death at the age of 53.
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About Cordwainer Smith
Birth
1913
Death
1966
Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger, known by his pen-name Cordwainer Smith, was an American author of science fiction. He was an officer in the US Army, a noted scholar of East Asia, and an expert in psychological warfare. He was one of science fiction's more influential authors despite his relatively limited output and his early death at the age of 53.
Cordwainer Smith was the literary pseudonym of an American author who led a fascinating double life.
Beyond writing science fiction, he pursued a distinguished career as a psychologist, military officer, and diplomat.
Born in Milwaukee in 1913, his work reflects a unique vision shaped by his experiences in foreign service.
His literary legacy spans a total of 60 works that have left an indelible mark on the genre.
He is recognized as an essential figure in science fiction, featured in foundational anthologies like the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.
