Stranger Station, in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Dec. 1956, p. 17
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When two alien cultures meet, the stronger must transform the weaker with love or hate.
— Damon Knight
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About Damon Knight
Damon Knight (September 19, 1922 – April 15, 2002) was an American science fiction author, editor, critic and fan.
About Damon Knight
Damon Knight (September 19, 1922 – April 15, 2002) was an American science fiction author, editor, critic and fan.
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