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Eric RasselEnglish science fiction writer, master of the short ironic story.
Date of Birth: 06.01.1905
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Eric Russell
Early LifeEric Frank Russell (January 6, 1905, Sandhurst, England - February 28, 1978, Liverpool, England) was an English science fiction writer and master of the short ironic story. His father was a military man who worked as an instructor at a military academy, which required the family to move frequently. As a result, Eric Russell spent part of his childhood in Egypt and Sudan. He studied chemistry, physics, crystallography, and other subjects in college, eventually earning an engineering degree. In 1930, he married Ellan When, and as a fan of science fiction, his writing career began.
Writing Career
Russell's writing career started when he responded to a letter from a fellow science fiction fan living near Liverpool. They collaborated on a story, and from that point on, Russell devoted himself to writing. In 1937, he published his first story, "Saga of the Western Pelican." During World War II, after completing radio courses in London, Russell commanded a small unit of radio operators. In 1955, he received the Hugo Award for his story "Abracadabra" (also known as "The Alamagusa" in Russian translation). For reasons he never disclosed to friends or acquaintances, Russell stopped writing several years before his death on February 28, 1978.
Legacy
In 2000, Eric Frank Russell was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. His personal archives and the Hugo Award he received are currently preserved in the library of the University of Liverpool. Russell's works include the stories "The Bumerang," "You Were Too Rude," "Devil's Logic," "Me and My Shadow," "The Trial Stone," "Witness," "The Secret of Mr. Vizel," and the novels "The Overlords of War" and "The Great Explosion."
