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Robert Abernathy

1924 – 1990

American writer

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About Robert Abernathy

Lived 1924 – 1990 (aged 65–66). Robert Abernathy was an American writer, science fiction writer and novelist.

Robert Abernathy (June 6, 1924 – April 6, 1990) was an American science fiction author during the 1940s and 1950s. He was known primarily for his short stories which were published in many of the pulp magazines that flourished during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Many of his stories have been included in anthologies of classic science fiction such as the French Les Vingt Meilleurs Récits de science-fiction edited by Hubert Juin.

Selected stories "Peril of the Blue World" in Planet Stories, Winter 1942 "Heritage" in Astounding, June 1942 "The Canal Builders" in Astounding, January 1945 "Heritage" (novella) in Astounding, June 1947 "The Dead-Star Rover" in Planet Stories, Winter 1949 "Strange Exodus" in Planet Stories, Fall 1950 "The Rotifers" in if, March 1953 "Axolotl" (also published as "Deep Space") in F&SF, January 1954 "Heirs Apparent" (novella) in F&SF, June 1954 "Pyramid" (novella) in Astounding, July 1954 "Single Combat" in F&SF, January 1955 "Junior" in Galaxy, January 1956 "Grandma's Lie Soap" in Fantastic Universe, February 1956

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Born
1924, United States
Birth century
Died
1990, Tucson
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Also known as
Robert Harwood Abernathy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Abernathy?

American writer (1924-1990)

When was Robert Abernathy born?

Robert Abernathy was born in 1924 in United States.

When did Robert Abernathy die?

Robert Abernathy died in 1990 in Tucson.

What was Robert Abernathy's occupation?

Robert Abernathy was a writer, science fiction writer and novelist.

What nationality was Robert Abernathy?

Robert Abernathy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Abernathy

· Wikidata: Q723591

· DBpedia: Robert Abernathy

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