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Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The Star Diaries
Written over a period of twenty years, this book features adventures of space traveller Ijon Tichy.
Playful, absurd, irreverent and philosophical, The Star Diaries hold a satirical mirror up to humanity to examine freedom, technology and existence itself.
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A satirical and philosophical set of space adventure stories from one of the best-loved science fiction writers of the twentieth century.
The Star Diaries, Stanislaw Lem's set of short stories written over a period of twenty years, all feature the adventures of space traveller Ijon Tichy. These tales recount him spinning in time-warps, spying on robots, encountering bizarre civilisations and creatures in space, and being hopelessly lost in a forest of supernovae.
This is a philosophical satire on technology, theology, intelligence, and human nature from one of the greatest science fiction writers.
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The Star Diaries by Stanislaw Lem features a blend of slapstick humour, clever satire, and intricate logical puzzles, while also delving into themes of will and faith with unexpected seriousness. Reviews highlight Lem's talent for balancing comedic elements with significant philosophical questions, solidifying his reputation as a giant in 20th-century science fiction.
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ISBN: 9780241240021
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 December 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Stanislaw Lem (1921-2006) was born in Lviv, then part of Poland. He is probably the most original and influential European science-fiction writer since H.G. Wells. Best known in the West for Tarkovsky's film of his novel Solaris, Lem wrote novels and stories that have been published all over the world. He is credited with anticipating in his writing artificial reality, e-books and nano-technology. His most famous works include The Cyberiad, Mortal Engines, The Star Diaries, The Futurological Congress, Tales of Pirx the Pilot and Solaris.
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