Isaac Asimov's contributions to science fiction have made him a foundational pillar of the genre. Born in Russia in 1920, he emigrated to the United States with his family. By the end of his life in 1992, he had written or edited over 500 books and tens of thousands of letters and postcards. His prolific output covered a broad spectrum of topics from science fiction to mysteries, historical novels, and non-fiction works on science and technology.
Asimov's stories, characterized by their clarity, foresight, and profound curiosity about the human condition, have inspired generations of readers and writers alike. In this article, I explore the work and techniques that made him a science fiction mainstay.
Science Fiction Genre Conventions
Asimov's work adheres to conventions in the hard science fiction genre. His stories are grounded in scientific principles, yet they venture into imaginative explorations of future technologies. His interconnected short stories, "I, Robot," are deeply rooted in the rational and the possible, grounded in scientific principles.
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