The Mount (novel)
2002 novel by Carol Emshwiller / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about a science fiction novel. For other uses, see The Mount (disambiguation).
The Mount is a 2002 science fantasy novel by Carol Emshwiller. It won the Philip K. Dick Award in 2002, and was also nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2003.
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Author | Carol Emshwiller |
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Language | English |
Genre | Science fantasy novel |
Publisher | Small Beer Press |
Publication date | 2002 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (Paperback) |
Pages | 232 pp |
ISBN | 1-931520-03-8 |
OCLC | 50289922 |
813/.54 22 | |
LC Class | PS3555.M54 M68 2002 |
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The author was inspired to write The Mount after she took a class in the psychology of prey animals. After the class, Emshwiller wondered what it would be like if a smart prey animal rode a predator. The idea fascinated her enough to write a short story which became The Mount.[1]