The Star Diaries

Name: The Star Diaries
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241240021
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By Stanislaw Lem

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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In The Star Diaries by Stanislaw Lem, readers embark on a series of whimsical and thought-provoking space adventures with the protagonist, Ijon Tichy. This collection of diary entries chronicles Tichy's encounters with bizarre alien cultures and satirical explorations of philosophical and scientific concepts. The narratives cleverly blend humour and existential insights, providing a unique perspective on the absurdities of human nature and the universe.
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If you're intrigued by imaginative tales that blend humour and philosophical insight with interstellar adventures, this book may capture your interest. Journey with the curious and often humorous protagonist through quirky, satirical escapades in space that challenge the norms of reality and existence. Perfect for sci-fi enthusiasts who appreciate wit and intellectual exploration.

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Penguin Modern Classics Stanislaw Lem

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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