The Songs of Distant Earth

The Songs of Distant Earth was first published in the June 1958 issue of If. It was later expanded into the novel of the same name.

Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

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poetic classic of science fiction

Like The Martian Chronicles, this is one to listen over and over again. It is beautiful and poetic. Touching and thought-provoking. Such a wonderful story!

Great story but this is not the book!

This is the short story that predates the expanded novel version of Arthur Clarke. Still was a great experience and totally worth it.
But be warned if you want the novel this is not it!

Not the full book - the original short story

Not bad but if you are looking for the book, keep in mind that this is the original short story.

a shortstory that later lead to a well loved book

this short story is different than the full length book although it has mani simularaties. it is a fine story but the full book is buch better with fuller character and backstory. i resomend both but they each stand on there own.

Cosmic love story

A love story forever lost because of only 0.9 the speed of light. A story separated by 300 years in the only a few days.