Special Delivery
Damon Knight's Special Delivery is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel.
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About Special Delivery
"Special Delivery" by Damon Knight is a science fiction short story published in 1954. When Len and Moira Connington expect their first child, something extraordinary happens: their unborn baby begins communicating through Moira, revealing himself as a precocious genius named Leo. As Leo's intellect rapidly develops, he makes increasingly demanding requests—learning languages, dictating novels, and asserting control over the household. The couple must navigate the unsettling reality of their brilliant but domineering child, leading to an inevitable confrontation between parental authority and Leo's fierce independence.
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Who wrote Special Delivery?
Special Delivery was written by Damon Knight.
What genre is Special Delivery?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is Special Delivery free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to Special Delivery?
Readers who like it often enjoy Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.
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