Clifford D. Simak

The Profile

American science fiction author (1904–1988) known for pastoral settings and the City cycle, which blends interconnected stories with robots, talking dogs and reflective themes.

Born 1904, died 1988 (dates given in review). The work City (Italian: Anni Senza Fine) is a series of interconnected stories written between 1944 and 1971, as listed by the reviewer; the book features the robot Jenkins and speaking dogs and is widely regarded as a classic of science fiction.

A positive, enthusiastic review of Simak's City (published in Italian as Anni Senza Fine). The reviewer highlights pastoral settings, the robot Jenkins, and speaking dogs. The City cycle is presented as interconnected stories (1944–1971) and a memorable SF masterpiece.