The Complete Novels of Olaf Stapledon (eBook)

Sci-Fi Classics, Space Adventures & Dystopian Tales: Star Maker, Odd John, Last and First Men…

Olaf Stapledon (Autor)

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2021
1528 Seiten
e-artnow (Verlag)
406-406638716-7 (EAN)

Infos

Stapledon's science fiction novels often present the strivings of some intelligence that is beaten down by an indifferent universe and its inhabitants who, through no fault of their own, fail to comprehend its lofty yearnings. It is filled with protagonists who are tormented by the conflict between their "higher" and "lower" impulses.
Table of Contents:
Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future
Last Men in London
Odd John: A Story Between Jest and Earnest
Star Maker
Darkness and the Light
Sirius: A Fantasy of Love and Discord
Death into Life
The Flames

Autor

Olaf Stapledon (1886-1950) was a British philosopher and author of science fiction. Stapledon's writings directly influenced Arthur C. Clarke, Bertrand Russell, C. S. Lewis, and indirectly influenced many others, contributing many ideas to the world of science fiction. In 2014, he was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.1.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction
• Schlagworte: Alien worlds • Animal Farm • Dune • ethical dilemmas • existential themes • Fahrenheit 451 • Friedrich Nietzsche • Future Evolution • Human nature • intelligent life • ISAAC ASIMOV • metaphysical exploration • philosophical speculation • Protagonist Struggles • ready player two • science fiction classic • The Man in the High Castle • The Midnight Library • Winter World • World War Z