Author
E. E. Smith
An American food engineer and science-fiction author, E. E. Smith is widely regarded as the father of space opera for his influential Lensman and Skylark series.
- Lived
- 1890–1965
- Nationality
- American
- Language
- English
- Notable works
- Skylark series · Lensman series
Edward Elmer Smith was an American food engineer and science-fiction author who played a foundational role in shaping the landscape of speculative fiction. Professionally, Smith worked as a food engineer, specializing in the formulation of doughnut and pastry mixes.
In his literary career, Smith became best known for his highly influential Skylark and Lensman series. His expansive, adventure-filled interstellar narratives earned him the title of the "father of space opera," marking him as a key figure in the history of science fiction.
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