Most of my poetry lies beyond the SF field, yet here I am c… - Brian Aldiss

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Most of my poetry lies beyond the SF field, yet here I am corralled into 'SF poetry' as part of this poetry weekend. Of course, some might say, 'you've made your own bed — now you must lie in it!' But, while fully accepting that dictum, I'm not yet quite prepared to lie down...

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Brian Wilson Aldiss (August 18, 1925 – August 19, 2017) was an English writer of general fiction and science fiction.

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Pen Names: Jael Cracken

Birth Name: Brian Wilson Aldiss

Alternative Names: Brian W. Aldiss • Dr. Peristyle • C. C. Shackleton

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