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Nightfall is justly famous, and recognised as one of the best short stories ever penned, and very much a pinicle of Asimovs impressive output. It is interestin

Nightfall is justly famous, and recognised as one of the best short stories ever penned, and very much a pinicle of Asimovs impressive output. It is interesting partly for being based on a discussion between editor (John W Campbell) and author based on no more than a quote from a poem by Emerson. That's all it takes. A simple quote taken and examined. It's also interesting for being written when he was only 21. Did he "peak" then? I think not - his legacy stretches far beyond Nightfall, and to my mind his Laws of Robotics have a bigger impact on society, especially now. But the story is remarkable for being unique, memorable, and self-complete. Yes, he expanded on the idea in 1990, but the story didn't need it, it was perfect as was. Rest well, Good Doctor.

whartung 3y ago
It was made into a movie. Well, at least one movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095738/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5_tt_8_nm_0_q_nightfa https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095738/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5_tt_8... It was really bad. I paid money for it. Did I mention it was really bad?
- badcppdev 3y ago
  The novel version. Also bad.
- Karellen 3y ago
  There was also that other movie which was... very much inspired by it https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134847/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134847/ That one is really good.
nextaccountic 3y ago
> It is interesting partly for being based on a discussion between editor (John W Campbell) and author based on no more than a quote from a poem by Emerson. That's all it takes. A simple quote taken and examined. What was the quote? edit: it is in the linked paper, “If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore, and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God!”