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Edward Elmer Smith
AuthorBooks · Second hand1890-1965
Edward Elmer Smith was an American food engineer and science-fiction author, best known for the Lensman and Skylark series. He is sometimes called the father of space opera.
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About Edward Elmer Smith
Birth
1890
Death
1965
First book
1934
Years writing
92
Edward Elmer Smith was an American food engineer and science-fiction author, best known for the Lensman and Skylark series. He is sometimes called the father of space opera.
Edward Elmer Smith is widely recognized as one of the founding fathers of the space opera genre.
He is globally known by his nickname E. E. 'Doc' Smith, which reflects his academic background.
His Lensman series is considered one of the most influential and iconic works of classic science fiction.
Born in Sheboygan in 1890, he dedicated his life to expanding the boundaries of literary imagination.
His novel Triplanetary stands out as one of the fundamental pieces within his prolific writing career.
