Sandkings
Book • 1981
George R.R.
Martin's 'Sandkings' is a celebrated novella about a wealthy collector who acquires intelligent, territorial insect-like creatures known as sandkings.
As the creatures grow and organize, they recreate violent conflicts and worship their owner, ultimately turning dangerous and uncontrollable.
The story examines hubris, cruelty, and the unforeseen consequences of treating living beings as trophies.
Originally published in the late 1970s, it earned both Hugo and Nebula awards and helped cement Martin's reputation in speculative fiction.
'Sandkings' has been anthologized widely and adapted in other media, including an episode of the television series The Outer Limits.
Martin's 'Sandkings' is a celebrated novella about a wealthy collector who acquires intelligent, territorial insect-like creatures known as sandkings.
As the creatures grow and organize, they recreate violent conflicts and worship their owner, ultimately turning dangerous and uncontrollable.
The story examines hubris, cruelty, and the unforeseen consequences of treating living beings as trophies.
Originally published in the late 1970s, it earned both Hugo and Nebula awards and helped cement Martin's reputation in speculative fiction.
'Sandkings' has been anthologized widely and adapted in other media, including an episode of the television series The Outer Limits.
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