Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger (July 11, 1913 – August 6, 1966), better known by his pen-name Cordwainer Smith, was an American author known for his science fiction works. Linebarger was a US Army officer, a noted East Asia scholar, and an expert in psychological warfare. Although his career as a writer was shortened by his death at the age of 53, he is considered one of the more talented and influential science fiction authors.
Linebarger, Paul Myron Anthony
Author details
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Felix C. Forrest, Karloman Junghar, Dr Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger, and 2 others
Carmichael Smith, Anthony Bearden - Born:
- Feb. 24, 1913
- Died:
- Feb. 24, 1966
