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This book had several original plot elements, and became something of a cult classic among students in the 1960s. | This book had several original plot elements, and became something of a cult classic among students in the 1960s. | ||
| − | + | ''Stranger'' quickly came to hold a slightly ambiguous position in the hearts of [[fans]] since it was adopted almost as gospel by some of the odder members of the hippie and counter-culture communities (and may even have played a role in inspiring Charles Manson, although Manson has denied having read the book.) And in later years many [[fans]] saw a degree of prefigurement in ''Stranger'' of [[Heinlein]]'s later awful books. | |
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| + | * 1961 -- '''[[1962 Best Novel Hugo|Best Novel Hugo]]''' | ||
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Revision as of 02:46, 17 February 2020
SF novel by Robert A. Heinlein, originally published in 1961 by Putnam.
This book had several original plot elements, and became something of a cult classic among students in the 1960s.
Stranger quickly came to hold a slightly ambiguous position in the hearts of fans since it was adopted almost as gospel by some of the odder members of the hippie and counter-culture communities (and may even have played a role in inspiring Charles Manson, although Manson has denied having read the book.) And in later years many fans saw a degree of prefigurement in Stranger of Heinlein's later awful books.
Awards and Honors
- 1961 -- Best Novel Hugo
| Publication | 1961 |
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