The Gnome's Gneiss (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Gnome's GneissBy Kendell Foster Crossen
Length2h 3m
About this audiobook
The Gnome's Gneiss is a compact example of Kendell Foster Crossen's gift for mingling genre ingenuity with verbal play. Its very title signals a tale built on punning intelligence—"gnome" invoking folklore and "gneiss" the mineral world—suggesting a narrative in which fantasy, science, and comic misdirection meet. Written in the brisk, lucid manner associated with mid-century magazine fiction, the work belongs to a literary context where speculative premises were expected to entertain while also displaying wit, craftsmanship, and narrative economy. Crossen was a remarkably versatile American popular writer, active in science fiction, mystery, radio, and detective fiction, often under pseudonyms such as M. E. Chaber. His professional life in pulp and paperback publishing trained him to value pace, surprise, and memorable conceits. That background helps explain the playful precision of The Gnome's Gneiss: Crossen knew how to turn an odd idea into a polished entertainment without sacrificing structural discipline. Readers who enjoy clever speculative fiction, light fantasy, or historically rooted pulp storytelling will find this work rewarding. It is especially recommended for those interested in how mid-century genre writers transformed wordplay and scientific curiosity into sharply crafted narrative amusement.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreFantasy, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length2 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 7, 2022
LanguageEnglish
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