The Snail on the Slope
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The Snail on the Slope
A science fiction masterpiece from the Russian greats, Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.
ENTER THE ADMINISTRATION
Peretz spends his days navigating the bureaucracy of the Administration, the institute tasked with governing the Forest below. Except no one ever seems to go there, and his attempts only trap him further within the workings of this strange organisation.
ENTER THE FOREST
Candide cannot remember how he got to the Forest, and he is certain he belongs somewhere else. Determined to escape, he finds that all paths lead him round strange bends and into encounters with bizarre creatures.
NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS
This classic SF novel sees Boris and Arkady Strugatsky meditate on how little man can understand of the wider world, and in doing so produce one of the great literary works to come out of Soviet Russia.
The Snail on the Slope explores the paradoxes and complexities of human understanding against a backdrop of an enigmatic world. It challenges readers to dive into a cerebral and philosophical journey that transcends conventional storytelling.
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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This work by the Strugatsky brothers is praised for its subtlety and humour, with reviewers noting its extraordinary vision and demanding nature. It offers what may be the authors' most potent and concentrated narrative, leaving a lingering impact on readers by stimulating deep contemplation. The book is a perplexing yet ultimately fulfilling exploration of humanity's limited understanding of the universe.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781473228283
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gollancz
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Arkady Strugatsky (1925-1991) and Boris Strugatsky (1931-2012)
Arkady and Boris Strugatsky began to collaborate in the early 1950s after Arkady had studied English and Japanese and worked as a technical translator and editor, and Boris was a computer mathematician at Pulkova astronomical observatory. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction describes them as 'the best Soviet SF writers' and works such as Hard to be a God, Definitely Maybe, The Snail on the Slope and Monday Begins on Saturdayare powerful and poignant novels that continue to amaze and move readers. Andrei Tarkovsky's much admired film, Stalker, was based on their most famous work, Roadside Picnic.Read more at http://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/strugatski_arkadyAlso by Arkady Strugatsky
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