
Harlan Ellison
11 SeriesHarlan Ellison was an American author renowned for his contributions to New Wave speculative fiction. Over his career, he published over 1700 works, spanning short stories, screenplays, and comic books. His prolific output and innovative style solidified his legacy in the genre.
Harlan Ellison's "Paingod: And Other Delusions" is a collection of eight stories, including the titular tale where a minor deity is tasked with inflicting pain across the universe. The anthology also features the renowned "Repent, Harlequin, Said the Ticktockman," in which the Harlequin rebels against the Ticktockman's rigidly scheduled society. This story uniquely unfolds in a non-linear fashion, starting in the middle, moving to the beginning, and concluding at the end. These narratives showcase Ellison's distinctive style and thematic depth.