Grotto of the Dancing Deer: And Other Stories (The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak #4) 
This volume contains ten stellar short stories by science fiction Grand Master Clifford D. Simak. In “Grotto of the Dancing Deer,” a man carrying an ancient secret finally speaks up, unable to bear any longer the loneliness he has experienced for millennia. In “Over the River,” which Simak wrote in memory of his beloved grandmother Ellen, children from an embattled future are sent back for safekeeping to their ancestors in the peaceful past. And in “Day of Truce,” the inhabitants of a suburban subdivision must barricade themselves against bands of roving attackers. On only one day each year do the gates open wide. . . .
Each story includes an introduction by David W. Wixon, literary executor of the Clifford D. Simak estate and editor of this ebook.
Contents:
The Language of Clifford D. Simak • essay by David W. Wixon
Over the River and Through the Woods • (1965) • short story by Clifford D. Simak
The Grotto of the Dancing Deer • (1980) • short story by Clifford D. Simak (variant of Grotto of the Dancing Deer)
The Reformation of Hangman's Gulch • non-genre • (1944) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
The Civilization Game • (1958) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Crying Jag • (1960) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Hunger Death • (1938) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Mutiny on Mercury • (1932) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Jackpot • (1956) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Day of Truce • (1963) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Unsilent Spring • (1976) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak and Richard S. Simak
"He was honored by fans with three Hugo awards and by colleagues with one Nebula award and was named the third Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) in 1977." (Wikipedia)See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford...
Ten stories chosen from the abundant production of Simak. Ten pearls, although they are linked to the past, are able to capture completely the reader's attention, both for the powerful writing andthe perfect definition of the characters, which is rare in the short stories narrative form.Apart from the story that gives the title to the collection, which addresses diversity from a merely psychological point of view, they are stories of pure adventure with a definite western scheme, hilarious.Thank

9.4/10 What a great selection of Simaks short stories! Especially loved The Civilization Game and Hunger Death.
Have heard only "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" (in russian).
I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.This is the second collection of short stories by Clifford Simak that I have read. Simak writes what I would consider very 'classic' science fiction stories, and this collection is very good. My favorite story was probably 'The Civilization Game' and my least favorite story was 'The Reformation of Hangman's Gulch.' I would recommend this to fans of Simak or fans of traditional science fiction.
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| Title | : | Grotto of the Dancing Deer: And Other Stories (The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak #4) |
| Author | : | Clifford D. Simak |
| Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 297 pages |
| Published | : | March 1st 2016 by Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Short Stories. Fiction |
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Collected tales of wonder, danger, and the future, including the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning title storyThis volume contains ten stellar short stories by science fiction Grand Master Clifford D. Simak. In “Grotto of the Dancing Deer,” a man carrying an ancient secret finally speaks up, unable to bear any longer the loneliness he has experienced for millennia. In “Over the River,” which Simak wrote in memory of his beloved grandmother Ellen, children from an embattled future are sent back for safekeeping to their ancestors in the peaceful past. And in “Day of Truce,” the inhabitants of a suburban subdivision must barricade themselves against bands of roving attackers. On only one day each year do the gates open wide. . . .
Each story includes an introduction by David W. Wixon, literary executor of the Clifford D. Simak estate and editor of this ebook.
Contents:
The Language of Clifford D. Simak • essay by David W. Wixon
Over the River and Through the Woods • (1965) • short story by Clifford D. Simak
The Grotto of the Dancing Deer • (1980) • short story by Clifford D. Simak (variant of Grotto of the Dancing Deer)
The Reformation of Hangman's Gulch • non-genre • (1944) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
The Civilization Game • (1958) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Crying Jag • (1960) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Hunger Death • (1938) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Mutiny on Mercury • (1932) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Jackpot • (1956) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Day of Truce • (1963) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak
Unsilent Spring • (1976) • novelette by Clifford D. Simak and Richard S. Simak
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| Original Title: | Grotto of the Dancing Deer, and Other Stories ASIN B014QI1NKM |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak #4 |
| Literary Awards: | Hugo Award for Best Short Story for "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" (1981), Nebula Award for Best Short Story for "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" (1980), Locus Award for Best Short Story for "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" (1981), Analog Award for Best Short Story for "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" (1980) |
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Ratings: 4 From 112 Users | 15 ReviewsNotice Of Books Grotto of the Dancing Deer: And Other Stories (The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak #4)
4/5 - Over the River and Through the Woods3/5 - Grotto of the Dancing Deer2/5 - The Reformation of Hangman's Gulch3/5 - The Civilization Game4/5 - Crying Jag4/5 - Hunger Death2/5 - Mutiny on Mercury4/5 - Jackpot4/5 - Day of Truce3/5 - Unsilent Spring"He was honored by fans with three Hugo awards and by colleagues with one Nebula award and was named the third Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) in 1977." (Wikipedia)See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford...
Ten stories chosen from the abundant production of Simak. Ten pearls, although they are linked to the past, are able to capture completely the reader's attention, both for the powerful writing andthe perfect definition of the characters, which is rare in the short stories narrative form.Apart from the story that gives the title to the collection, which addresses diversity from a merely psychological point of view, they are stories of pure adventure with a definite western scheme, hilarious.Thank

9.4/10 What a great selection of Simaks short stories! Especially loved The Civilization Game and Hunger Death.
Have heard only "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" (in russian).
I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.This is the second collection of short stories by Clifford Simak that I have read. Simak writes what I would consider very 'classic' science fiction stories, and this collection is very good. My favorite story was probably 'The Civilization Game' and my least favorite story was 'The Reformation of Hangman's Gulch.' I would recommend this to fans of Simak or fans of traditional science fiction.
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