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Science Fiction· United States

A Time of Changes

by Robert Silverberg
Aggregate Editorial Score61/100
★Nebula Award
Published 1972214 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

A Time of Changes by Robert Silverberg is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1972. On the planet Borthan, where sharing one's inner life with another person is the gravest sin, a young nobleman encounters a traveller who introduces him to a drug that enables direct sharing of consciousness. Silverberg's Nebula Award winner is a thoughtful meditation on individuality, community, and the walls we build between ourselves. Themes of individuality, consciousness, taboo run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nebula Award 1972.

Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
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About the Author
Robert Silverberg
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Time of Changes about?

On the planet Borthan, where sharing one's inner life with another person is the gravest sin, a young nobleman encounters a traveller who introduces him to a drug that enables direct sharing of consciousness. Silverberg's Nebula Award winner is a thoughtful meditation on individuality, community, and the walls we build between ourselves.

Who wrote A Time of Changes?

A Time of Changes was written by Robert Silverberg, from United States. First published in 1972.

What awards has A Time of Changes won?

A Time of Changes has received the following awards and honours: Nebula Award 1972.

Is A Time of Changes worth reading?

A Time of Changes is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 42/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in individuality, consciousness, taboo.