Clifford Ball
Clifford Nankivell Ball was an American fantasy writer recognized for his contributions to the sword and sorcery subgenre, emerging as one of the earliest authors in this field following the influential works of Robert E. Howard. Ball's writing was characterized by its imaginative world-building and adventurous narratives, which helped to shape the genre during its formative years. His notable works include 'The Dark World' and 'The Sorceress of the Shadows,' which showcased his ability to blend action with rich fantasy elements. Despite his relatively brief career, ending with his untimely death in 1947, Ball's influence on the fantasy genre was significant. He paved the way for future writers by expanding the boundaries of sword and sorcery, inspiring a generation of authors who followed in his footsteps. His legacy endures in the continued popularity of the genre, where his contributions are acknowledged as foundational to the development of modern fantasy literature.
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View all 4 quotes“You still could go to some industry or some university or the government and if you could persuade them you had something on the ball”
“supposed that the case of the planet was similar to that of [a ball spun around on the end of an elastic string]; that it was always pulled in the direction of the sun, and that this attraction or pulling of the sun produced the revolution of the planet, in the same way that the traction or pulling of the elastic string produces the revolution of the ball. What there is between the sun and the planet that makes each of them pull the other, did not know; nobody knows to this day; and all we are now able to assert positively is that the known motion of the planet is precisely what would be produced if it were fastened to the sun by an elastic string, having a certain law of elasticity. Now observe the nature of this discovery, the greatest in its consequences that has ever yet been made in physical science:”
“Barbara rearranged herself on the blanket, and the crowd howled a mass downward arpeggio when Enfield took the ball back. It’s all right, it’s okay, you’re gonna work for us someday, rose the cheer from the Sheffield side.””
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