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The golden apples of the sun : stories of weird, beautiful and wonderfully improbable people, places and things

by Ray Bradbury

This restored edition compiles a collection of science fiction and fantasy stories, alongside two short plays. The narratives explore themes of time travel, teenage romance, and human relationships, presenting a colourful spectrum of speculative fiction.

Accession 9027 ISBN 0552084549 Publisher Corgi Books
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