| "Grotto of the Dancing Deer" | |
|---|---|
| Short story byClifford D. Simak | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact |
| Publication type | Periodical |
| Publisher | Condé Nast Publications, Inc. |
| Media type | Print (Magazine,Hardback, &Paperback) |
| Publication date | April 1980 |
"Grotto of the Dancing Deer" is ascience fiction short story by American writerClifford D. Simak, one of his last short works. It won the 1980Nebula Award for Best Short Story and the 1981Hugo Award for Best Short Story andLocus Award for Best Short Story. The story involves an archaeologist discovering a comical, ancient cave-painting and then meeting with its original painter, an immortal still living nearby.[1]
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| Preceded by | Hugo Award for Best Short Story 1981 | Succeeded by |
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