Odd John - format ePub

In "Olaf Stapledon: Complete Novels," readers are presented with a comprehensive collection that showcases the visionary narratives and speculative thought that define Stapledon's literary prowess. This...

Olaf Stapledon's "The Philosophical & Science-Fiction Works of Olaf Stapledon" presents a profound exploration of metaphysical themes through the lens of speculative fiction. Combining vivid narrative...

The narrator of Nebula Maker stands on a hill and sees a vision that leads him to the birth of the universe. He witnesses the creation of the nebulae and the formation of galactic communities as well...

A bomber is killed in battle along with all of his companions; but something wakes in his dying, which is first a spirit bomber-crew, then the spirit of all those killed in battle, then the spirit of...

Four Encounters is an unfinished work by the writer and philosopher Olaf Stapledon, written in the late 1940s but only published 26 years after the author's death. It takes place in contemporary (post...

Stapledon projects two separate futures for humanity, depending not on the outcome of World War II but on the failure or success of a future "Tibetan Renaissance" to influence the temper and ideology...

An introductory note seems called for to explain to the reader the origin of the following strange document, which I have received from a friend with a view to publication. The author has given it the...

Science fiction has its immortals - authors whose impact was so tremendous that they belong in a class by themselves. Olaf Stapledon extended the boundaries of science fiction to the infinite, and there...

The sequel to Last and First Men, Olaf Stapledon's great classic work of science fiction.In Last Men in London the author follows up the themes of his earlier masterpiece in presenting a Neptunian 'last...

In his seminal work, 'The Philosophy & Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon', Olaf Stapledon blends elements of philosophical inquiry with science fiction to create thought-provoking narratives that transcend...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Death into Life' is a thought-provoking philosophical novel that delves into the existential questions of life and death. Written in a unique blend of speculative fiction and philosophical...

In 'The Flames' by Olaf Stapledon, the reader is taken on a thought-provoking journey through the cosmos, exploring themes of evolution, intelligence, and the fate of humanity. Written in a philosophical...

In Olaf Stapledon's 'A Man Divided', the reader is taken on a profound journey through the inner workings of the human psyche and the complexities of identity. This existential novel delves into the struggle...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Sirius' is a classic science fiction novel that explores the themes of human-animal relationships, intelligence, and the nature of consciousness. Written in a thoughtful and philosophical...

In Olaf Stapledon's book 'Darkness and the Light', the reader is taken on a philosophical journey exploring the eternal struggle between good and evil, darkness and light. Written in a lyrical and thought-provoking...

Par une nuit étoilée, au sommet d’une colline, durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, un Anglais se prépare à vivre le voyage le plus extraordinaire jamais entrepris par un homme.Troublé par les remous de...

'A prodigious novel ... Stapledon's literary imagination was boundless' Jorge Luis BorgesA lasting influence on successive generations of science fiction writers and on the physicist Freeman Dyson, this...

One moment a man sits on a suburban hill, gazing curiously at the stars. The next, he is whirling through the firmament, and perhaps the most remarkable of all science fiction journeys has begun.Even...

Creature di fiamma è l’ultimo romanzo di Olaf Stapledon, pubblicato originariamente nel 1947 e ora tradotto per la prima volta in italiano, con una corposa introduzione di Carlo Pagetti.Scritto durante...

One of the most extraordinary, imaginative and ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years.Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands...

In "The Flames," Olaf Stapledon masterfully crafts a thought-provoking narrative that explores the complex interplay of human experience, cosmic destiny, and existential inquiry. The novel unfolds in...

In "Odd John," Olaf Stapledon crafts a thought-provoking narrative that blends science fiction with philosophical exploration. The novel tells the story of John Wainwright, a superhuman being whose extraordinary...

In "The Complete Novels," Olaf Stapledon presents a profound synthesis of his visionary works that push the boundaries of speculative fiction. Blending philosophical inquiry with imaginative world-building,...

In "The Philosophy & Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon," readers are invited into a profound exploration of speculative fiction entwined with rich philosophical inquiry. Stapledon's literary style is...

In "Sirius," Olaf Stapledon crafts a poignant and thought-provoking narrative that delves into the complexities of identity and consciousness through the lens of a genetically engineered dog. Set in an...

In "Last and First Men," Olaf Stapledon presents a sweeping narrative that transcends both time and species, exploring the evolution of humanity over two billion years. This monumental work showcases...

In "Sirius," Olaf Stapledon masterfully intertwines speculative fiction with profound philosophical inquiry, exploring themes of consciousness, existence, and the nature of being. The novel follows the...

In "Sirius," Olaf Stapledon masterfully weaves a poignant narrative that explores the intricate relationship between humanity and a highly intelligent dog named Sirius. Set against a backdrop of speculative...

In "Olaf Stapledon: Collected Works," the reader is immersed in the profound and expansive narratives that have established Stapledon as a pioneering figure in science fiction. This anthology encompasses...

In "Star Maker," Olaf Stapledon embarks on an ambitious exploration of the cosmos, weaving a narrative that transcends traditional science fiction. Through the lens of an unnamed protagonist, he unveils...

Private investigator Dana Evans never expected to break into a mountain lion shifter's home—or to end up sharing his bed.  When a grieving aunt hires Dana to find her niece's father, the trail leads to...

I heard it again, whistling through the wind–the Devil's hymn. Death's sweet serenade beckoned me to spill innocent blood. I obliged, thinking my sacrifice would deafen its pleas.If you listen close enough...

DimitriI am a demon, the bastard son of Lucifer. I take everything I want; I make sure no one goes unpunished for their crimes here in hell. I rule, I judge, I punish, and execute.  Everyone here in hell...

This collection of epic fantasy stories will transport you into another realm!This collection of stories has it all; demon queens, mermaids, seers, wyverns, clashes over thrones, denial of royal bloodlines,...

Alice and Eliot continue to keep up with their work as they get used to being married.

   The '93 school year began like any other: in the same town, at the same school, and with the same friends. I was seventeen and a senior at Janestown High School, which is located in Janestown, Arizona,...

Embers of the FlameIn a world on the brink of war, a group of unlikely heroes is bound together by a single goal: to find and control the power of the ancient artifacts scattered across the realms. Their...

In a high secluded tower, hidden away from the world, Delyth has spent her life under the enchantments of the sorceress Eirlys, her golden hair bound by ancient magic, but she longs to be free. Meanwhile,...

I thought surviving Whispering Ivy was the hardest part. I was wrong.The men who try to break me are the only ones standing between me and the truth. They're cruel, possessive, and inhumanly irresistible.But...

The conspiracy deepens. Wyvern bonds weaken. The shadows close in. As ravenglass corruption spreads across the Kingdom, the three princesses race against time to prevent total collapse.   Irmin hunts...

When Ben's regular coke dealer doesn't show up at the usual time and place one night, he tries not to freak out and decides to go looking for him. But what he didn't plan on finding were aliens landing...

The thrilling sequel to War Heart (Book 1 of The Five Furies)!Rejoin Kilek and his friends as they continue their quest to awaken long-lost dragons, learn to use their gifts and come to terms with being...

The Isle of Spheres is dying and Ikoseer the Sage is trying to save it.At the start of the civil war the central stone of power, the Lightenstone, along with four outer stones, were removed from the Pentark...

 She remembers nothing. But her forgotten past might destroy the future.After a mysterious car crash on a stormy London night, Lilian Rosewood wakes up with no identity, no memory, and a terrifying sense...

Seraphina, or Fina, leads a quiet life as a seamstress in a remote village, unaware of the darkness stirring within her. Haunted by strange visions and feeling disconnected from her community, her life...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

A heart-wrenching grim cozy pirate's tale with a little bit of romance. This is not 'Cozy' in the traditional sense, unless you find misery and betrayal to be as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa."This...

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

I wanted to escape my problems by playing a video game. I didn't expect it to become my new reality.Hi, my name is Lauren and my life gets more depressing by the day. My job stresses me out. My car's...