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| "Loophole" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Arthur C. Clarke | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Astounding Science Fiction |
| Publisher | Street & Smith |
| Publication date | 1946 |
"Loophole" is a science fiction short story by British writer Arthur C. Clarke, first published in 1946 in the magazine Astounding Science Fiction. It was subsequently published as part of a short story collection in A Treasury of Science Fiction[1] (Groff Conklin,[2] 1948 and Expedition to Earth in 1953.
It details the concern of the advanced Martian civilization with humanity's research into rocketry following the discovery of atomic power. The title of the story refers to the solution humanity utilizes to overcome the threat of the Martians.
- ^ "A Treasury of Science Fiction". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "SFE: Conklin, Groff". sf-encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.