About “The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate”
A 2007 novelette by Ted Chiang tells the story of a Baghdad merchant. The author mentions that the story was inspired in part by the work of physicist Kip Thorne. The narrative is set in a historical context, focusing on the merchant's experiences. The work was published in the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction.
Book details
- Published
- 2007
- Latest edition
- 2007 · ISBN 9781596061002
- ISBN
- 9781596061002
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate?
The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate by Ted Chiang has 83 pages.