Gilgamesh in the Outback
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| Author | Robert Silverberg |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction novella |
| Publisher | Asimov's Science Fiction |
Publication date | 1986 |
Gilgamesh in the Outback is a science fiction novella by Robert Silverberg, and part of Janet Morris's shared-universe series Heroes in Hell. It won the Hugo Award for Best Novella in 1987 and was also nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novella in 1986.[1][2] Originally published in Asimov's Science Fiction, it was then printed in Rebels in Hell before being incorporated into Silverberg's novel To the Land of the Living.
Plot summary
In the Heroes in Hell series, the afterlife is both better and worse than many expected. Everyone lives indefinitely, but there's not much to do. Out of habit, famous leaders from history try to set up kingdoms for themselves. Gilgamesh passes the time hunting monstrosities, scorning the technology of the new dead, and mourning the loss of his friend.
References
- ^ "1987 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ "Nebula Nominees List". The Locus Index to SF Awards. Locus. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
External links
- Gilgamesh in the Outback title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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