
Destiny Times Three by Fritz Leiber
Destiny Times Three is a science fiction novel written by Fritz Leiber and published in 1945. The story follows the adventures of three identical men who live in different time periods, each with their own unique set of skills and abilities. As they navigate through their respective worlds, they must confront challenges that test their strength and determination. Along the way, they discover that their destinies are intertwined in ways they never could have imagined.
By Fritz Leiber · First published 1945 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 14 chapters · 41,704 words
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The ash Yggdrasil great evil suffers, Far more than men do know; The hart bites its top, its trunk is rotting, And Nidhogg gnaws beneath. _Elder Edda._
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fritz Leiber
- Date: 1945 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Speculative Fiction, Dystopian
- Length: 41,704 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 831 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Science Fiction — The book explores alternate realities and parallel universes, which are central themes in science fiction.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes elements of speculative fiction that blend with fantastical concepts.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey through different realities, providing an adventurous experience.
- Speculative Fiction — The story speculates on the nature of reality and the impact of alternate timelines.
Tags
science fiction · alternate realities · time travel · parallel universes · philosophy · fate · destiny · human nature · existentialism · narrative structure · character development · speculative fiction
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