Arkady Strugatsky
Russian science fiction author
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
October 12th, 1991
33 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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A significant figure in Soviet science fiction literature, contributed pivotal works alongside a collaborator. Notable for a unique blend of philosophical themes and speculative fiction, addressing complex societal issues within narrative frameworks. Several writings gained prominence, influencing both literature and the genre as a whole. Works exhibited distinctive styles, blending satire with speculative concepts, and received critical acclaim in regional and international spheres.
Wrote 'Roadside Picnic'
Co-authored 'Hard to Be a God'
Authored 'The Doomed City'
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