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"Blood Music"
by Greg Bear

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Publishing Data

Originally published in Analog, June, 1983
Collected in Science Fiction, Stories and Contexts, ed. Heather Masri
Expanded into an novel, 1985
Winner of a Hugo Award for Best Novella
Winner of a Nebula Award for Best Novella
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Preview
A man injects himself with biochips capable of becoming more complex and eventually taking over the human body.
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Navigation Guide
Characterize Vergil Ulam
Characterize Edward Milligan, the narrator.
What has Vergil been doing to himself? Why?
What is happening to Vergil when Edward comes to the apartment?
What is Vergil afraid of when he initially meets with Edward? Why is he no longer afraid? Should he be afraid?
What is the blood music?
Why is Edward so upset at what is happening to Vergil? Should he be?
Characterize Michael Bernard?
Does Michael have Vergil's best interests at heart? Does Edward?
Is what happens to Edward and Gail horrible or wonderful? Explain
How is this story similar to "Microcosmic God" by Theodore Sturgeon? How is it different?
 
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