Francis Stevens (1883-1948) was an American author of science fiction and fantasy. She was born Gertrude Barrows Bennett in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She wrote under the pen name of Francis Stevens. Stevens was one of the first female science fiction and fantasy authors. She wrote four novels and several short stories. Her works include the novels The Citadel of Fear (1918), The Heads of Cerberus (1919), The Elf-Trap (1921), and Claimed! (1920). Her short stories include "The Adventure of the Unique Hamlet" (1919), "The Power of the Dog" (1919), and "The Red Terror" (1920). Stevens was a pioneer in the genre of science fiction and fantasy. She was a major influence on later authors such as Ray Bradbury and Ursula K. Le Guin. Her works are noted for their imaginative plots and vivid descriptions. Stevens died in 1948 in Philadelphia.
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