The Player of Games

Iain M. BanksMacmillan • ISBN-13 978‑0748110063

The Player of Games coverThe Player of Games cover

The Player of Games

Iain M. BanksMacmillan

ISBN-10: 3453042751 · ISBN-13: 978‑0748110063 · 1988 · 1st Edition

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In this seminal work of the Culture series, Iain M. Banks explores the intersection of advanced artificial intelligence and complex social structures. The narrative follows Jernau Morat Gurgeh, a master game-player who is recruited by the Culture to participate in a high-stakes tournament within the brutal Azad Empire. As the competition unfolds, the protagonist must navigate intricate political machinations that challenge his understanding of morality, strategy, and the nature of utopian society.

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Publisher: Macmillan
1st Edition1988
Pages: 320Language: English

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Author: Iain M. Banks

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Inferred: Culture SeriesInferred: Jernau Morat GurgehInferred: Azad Empire

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Cornerstone of: Space Opera Genre

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