Exhalation [large print] / Ted Chiang.
"In these nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity's oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine. In 'The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate,' a portal through time forces a fabric seller in ancient Baghdad to grapple with past mistakes and second chances. In 'Exhalation,' an alien scientist makes a shocking discovery with ramifications that are literally universal. In 'Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom,' the ability to glimpse into alternate universes necessitates a radically new examination of the concepts of choice and free will. Including stories being published for the first time as well as some of his rare and classic uncollected work, Exhalation is Ted Chiang at his best: profound, sympathetic--revelatory." Publisher's web site.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781432871376
- ISBN: 1432871374
- Physical Description: 513 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
- Edition: Large print edition.
- Publisher: Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | The merchant and the alchemist's gate -- Exhalation -- What's expected of us -- The lifecycle of software objects -- Dacey's patent automatic nanny -- The truth of fact, the truth of feeling -- The great silence -- Omphalos -- Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom. |
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| Genre: | Short stories. Science fiction. Large print books. |
Available copies
- 5 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma Public Library | LP Chiang (Text) | 38950611309362 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"In these nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity's oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine. In 'The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate,' a portal through time forces a fabric seller in ancient Baghdad to grapple with past mistakes and second chances. In 'Exhalation,' an alien scientist makes a shocking discovery with ramifications that are literally universal. In 'Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom,' the ability to glimpse into alternate universes necessitates a radically new examination of the concepts of choice and free will. Including stories being published for the first time as well as some of his rare and classic uncollected work, Exhalation is Ted Chiang at his best: profound, sympathetic--revelatory."
