Kate Wilhelm
Science fiction author and novelist
Born
1928
98 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author recognized for contributions to science fiction literature, particularly through novels and short stories. Achievements include co-founding the Clarion Science Fiction Writer's Workshop, which has nurtured many aspiring writers in the genre. Received multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, marking significant recognition within the literary community. Works often explore themes of societal implications of technological advancements and human relationships.
Won the 1977 Hugo Award for Best Novel for 'The Hamlet Affair'
Won the 1976 Nebula Award for Best Novel for 'Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang'
Received the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novel for 'The City in the Sky'
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