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"Dragonflight" is a science fantasy novel by Anne McCaffrey published in 1968, establishing the expansive "Dragonriders of Pern" universe. The book compiles two previously serialized novellas, "Weyr Search," which won a Hugo Award, and "Dragonrider," which won a Nebula Award. Set on the feudal planet of Pern, the narrative focuses on a society that telepathically bonds with native dragons to defend against an invasive, destructive fungal spore known as Thread.
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Dragonflight ranks #54 of 171 in the High Fantasy ranking, behind Reaper's Gale, ahead of Red Sister.
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What awards did the stories in Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight win?
The book compiles two previously serialized novellas: "Weyr Search," which won a Hugo Award, and "Dragonrider," which won a Nebula Award. These stories were successfully combined into the novel format in 1968.
Who wrote the novel Dragonflight?
"Dragonflight" was written by author Anne McCaffrey and published in 1968. It established the expansive and beloved "Dragonriders of Pern" universe.
Is Dragonflight a science fiction or fantasy novel?
"Dragonflight" is classified as a science fantasy novel. While it features dragons and medieval-style societies, the planet Pern was actually colonized by humans from Earth, incorporating classic science fiction elements.
What is the premise of Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey?
The story is set on the planet Pern, where inhabitants ride genetically engineered dragons to defend their world from a deadly, raining spore known as Thread. The plot centers on Lessa, a young woman who bonds with the golden queen dragon Ramoth.
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