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Robots and Empire
- Author
- Isaac Asimov
- Narrator
- William Hope
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 23 May 2024
- Run Time
- 17 hours 29 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.
Two centuries have passed since Elijah Baley’s actions on Aurora sent settlers from Earth to new worlds all over the galaxy.
The Spacer planet of Solaria has been abandoned by humans, though countless robots remain. When settlers arrive to salvage them, something unthinkable happens – the robots attack.
Accompanied by Gladia Delmarre and the robots Daneel and Giskard, a descendant of Elijah Baley sets out for Solaria to investigate, a quest that will lead them to a vast, catastrophic conspiracy and a revolution in the Three Laws of Robotics.
Critics Review
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‘Isaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age…It will never be known how many practicing scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac Asimov’
Carl Sagan‘Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction’
Daily Telegraph‘Asimov’s career was one of the most formidable in science fiction’
The Times
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Details
- Author
- Isaac Asimov
- Narrator
- William Hope
- Duration
- 17 hours 29 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 May 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008516383
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Classic science fiction, Science fiction: near future, Hard science fiction, Science fiction: space exploration, Adventure / action fiction, Fiction: inspired by or adapted from other media, Narrative theme: Social issues
Synopsis
Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Two centuries have passed since Elijah Baley’s actions on Aurora sent settlers from Earth to new worlds all over the galaxy.The Spacer planet of Solaria has been abandoned by humans, though countless robots remain. When settlers arrive to salvage them, something unthinkable happens – the robots attack.Accompanied by Gladia Delmarre and the robots Daneel and Giskard, a descendant of Elijah Baley sets out for Solaria to investigate, a quest that will lead them to a vast, catastrophic conspiracy and a revolution in the Three Laws of Robotics.
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