The Golden Apples of the Sun

Interesting Facts

• The book is a collection of 22 stories written at different periods of the author's career.
• The title of the collection is taken from William Butler Yeats' poem «The Song of Wandering Aengus», highlighting the poetic nature of the works.
• The collection includes both science fiction and fantasy stories, showcasing the author's diverse genre mastery.
• The story «The Golden Apples of the Sun», which gave the collection its name, explores the theme of human thirst for knowledge and the pursuit of the unattainable.
• Many stories from the collection were first published in various magazines, such as «The Saturday Evening Post» and «Collier's», before being compiled into a book.
• The themes addressed in the stories include ecology, technological progress and its impact on humanity, as well as timeless questions of love and loneliness.
• Some stories from the collection have been adapted for radio and television, testifying to their popularity and universality.