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Originally Posted by Richard Herley
I too agree with Dennis, and voted for both. One of my favourite authors is Jack Vance, who bestrides both SF and fantasy -- and is also, on occasion, very, very funny. If you've never read The Eyes of the Overworld, you're in for a treat. |
Vance is wonderful. He writes prose that reminds me of intricately carved bas reliefs, and as you say, he writes in both categories. I prefer _The Dying Earth_ to _Eyes of the Overworld_ (which is a more or less sequel), but both are well worth the read.
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Dennis