Cordwainer Smith

Start here: The Rediscovery of Man (1975)

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Common questions about Cordwainer Smith

What is Cordwainer Smith best known for?

Cordwainer Smith is best known for The Rediscovery of Man, published in 1975 with 6 ratings and a 3.7 average. It is the most-rated of Cordwainer Smith's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Cordwainer Smith written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Cordwainer Smith, published between 1964 and 1975. The most popular are The Rediscovery of Man and The Planet Buyer.

Which Cordwainer Smith book should I read first?

The Rediscovery of Man is the usual place to start: it is Cordwainer Smith's most-rated book here, with a 3.7 average.

What genres does Cordwainer Smith write?

Cordwainer Smith's books on SansFiction are tagged Dystopian and Science Fiction.