![]() ![]() The Culture series comprises nine novels and one short story collection. You can learn a lot more about it in the notes written by Banks. More precisely, The Culture is a group-civilization formed from multiple humanoid species that established a loose federation approximately nine thousand years before the story of the series begins. Banks describes The Culture as “an expression of the idea that the nature of space itself determines the type of civilizations which will thrive there.” ![]() It is a space opera with a focus on the human and political aspects of its universe. The Culture series is a science fiction series written by Scottish author Iain M. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.Ī Classic Sci-Fi series! What is The Culture series about? ![]()
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