The Sentinel (short story)
| "The Sentinel" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Arthur C. Clarke | |
First appearance, in 10 Story Fantasy | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | 10 Story Fantasy |
| Publisher | Avon Periodicals |
| Publication date | Spring 1951 |
"The Sentinel" is a science fiction short story by British author Arthur C. Clarke, written in 1948 and first published in 1951. Its plot and ideas influenced the development of the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey and its corresponding novel.