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Arthur C. Clarke

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Space Odyssey

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1: “Primeval Night”

Part 1, Chapters 1-6

2001: A Space Odyssey Part 1, Chapters 1-6 Summary & Analysis

Part 2: “TMA-1”

Part 2, Chapters 7-14

2001: A Space Odyssey Part 2, Chapters 7-14 Summary & Analysis

Part 3: “Between Planets”

Part 3, Chapters 15-20

2001: A Space Odyssey Part 3, Chapters 15-20 Summary & Analysis

Part 4: “Abyss”

Part 4, Chapters 21-30

2001: A Space Odyssey Part 4, Chapters 21-30 Summary & Analysis

Part 5: “The Moons of Saturn”

Part 5, Chapters 31-40

2001: A Space Odyssey Part 5, Chapters 31-40 Summary & Analysis

Part 6: “Through the Star Gate”

Part 6, Chapters 41-47

2001: A Space Odyssey Part 6, Chapters 41-47 Summary & Analysis

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