died 1988
Robert A. Heinlein was an influential American science fiction author, born on July 7, 1907, and passed away on May 8, 1988. He is best known for his works such as "Starship Troopers," "Stranger in a Strange Land," and "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress," which explored themes of individualism, libertarianism, and the complexities of society. Heinlein is often regarded as one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, alongside Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke.