No Great Magic by Fritz Leiber

No Great Magic is a science fiction novel by Fritz Leiber that was published in 1963. The story takes place in the aftermath of World War III and follows the adventures of a group of characters as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world. The book explores themes such as survival, human nature, and the power of technology.

By Fritz Leiber · First published 1963 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 8 chapters · 20,234 words

First lines

To bring the dead to life Is no great magic. Few are wholly dead: Blow on a dead man's embers And a live flame will start. -- Graves

I dipped through the filmy curtain into the boys' half of the dressing room and there was Sid sitting at the star's dressing table in his threadbare yellowed undershirt, the lucky one, not making up yet but staring sternly at himself in the bulb-framed mirror and experimentally working his features a little, as actors will, and kneading the stubble on his fat chin.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Fritz Leiber
• Date: 1963 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
• Length: 20,234 words
• Structure: 8 chapters, 355 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Science Fiction — The book involves elements of time travel and alternate realities, which are central to the science fiction genre.
• Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements and a magical atmosphere, aligning with fantasy themes.
• Adventure — The plot is driven by a sense of adventure and exploration, typical of the adventure genre.
• Drama — The story contains dramatic elements and character interactions that are significant to the narrative.

Tags

fantasy · magic · sorcery · adventure · urban fantasy · mythology · supernatural · humor · dark fantasy · character-driven · narrative · conflict

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII

More by Fritz Leiber

• Bread Overhead (1958)
• What's He Doing in There? (1957)
• The Moon is Green (1952)
• Yesterday House (1952)
• The Snowbank Orbit (1962)
• The Creature from Cleveland Depths (1962)
• The Night of the Long Knives (1940)
• The Big Time (1958)
• All works by Fritz Leiber