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The Sensitive Man

Poul Anderson

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The Sensitive Man

Poul Anderson

Novels, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

The Sensitive Man is a science fiction novella by Poul Anderson, first published in January 1954 in Fantastic Universe. Set in the year 2009, it follows Simon Dalgetty, a man with unique psychological abilities who becomes embroiled in a conflict with a powerful cabal seeking world domination. The narrative explores themes of power, manipulation, and ethical dilemmas within a futuristic aquatic society known as Pacific Colony, making it a notable entry in Anderson's Psychotechnic League future history.

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A science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around a character named Simon Dalgetty, who poss...

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"The Sensitive Man" is a science fiction novella by American writer Poul Anderson, first published in the January 1954 i...

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