>>I was referring to the Lensman Series and the Skylark Series. They are
novels, not short stories. They are considered among the best of all of the
Space Operas.<<
>> When hearing the term space opera, I immediately think of STAR WARS, but
the excellent Lensmen novels certainly qualify. <<
Wow! This is what makes life interesting. It seems like only yesterday that
several posters in this mail list were smacking Doc Smith upside the head for
being an awful writer. And now we have two practically back to back laudatory
postings. Go figure. Next someone is going to say they liked Heinlein's NUMBER
OF THE BEAST other than Spider Robinson.
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