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Robot

By Adam Wisniewski-Snerg
Series: Penguin Science Fiction
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Robot by Adam Wisniewski-Snerg is a compelling blend of science fiction and philosophical inquiry. It explores the complex identity of an amnesiac man named Renault, who navigates a world indifferent to his quest for self-discovery. As he delves into his true nature and purpose, he confronts themes of consciousness, humanity, and technology, creating a thought-provoking narrative that challenges the boundary between man and machine.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by thought-provoking science fiction that explores complex themes of identity, consciousness, and the human condition. Set in a world where advanced technology challenges the very essence of what it means to be human, it's perfect for readers who enjoy cerebral narratives and philosophical introspection.

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Robot

First published in Polish as Robot in 1973.

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The first English-language publication of one of the greatest Polish science fiction novels of all time.

Is BER-66 a human or a machine? As he navigates the corridors and locked rooms of a strange bunker, he must solve the mysteries of murderous doppelgängers, a slow-motion city on the verge of destruction, and ultimately, the all-powerful Mechanism itself...

Considered to be one of the most important and original Polish science fiction novels of all time but never before translated into English, Adam Wisniewski-Snerg's debut novel is a haunting and mind-bending masterpiece of philosophical enquiry that penetrates deep into the heart of what it means to be human.

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The book is praised for its technical skill and metaphysical depth, reminiscent of Stanislaw Lem's work. It presents a compelling vision of a dystopian society dominated by an enigmatic Mechanism and introduces an intriguing concept of Superbeings. It quickly became a classic, establishing Snerg as one of Poland's premier science fiction authors.

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ISBN: 9780241485118

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Tomasz Mirkowicz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 113.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 199g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Adam Wisniewski-Snerg (1937-95) was born on the outskirts of Warsaw. His science fiction writing is largely focused around the consequences of totalitarianism. Although largely unread during his lifetime, after his suicide in 1995 his work began to receive major critical attention. He is now considered to be, along with Stanislaw Lem, one of Poland's greatest science fiction writers.

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