Star Maker - format ePub

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...

Star Maker is a science fiction novel by Olaf Stapledon, published in 1937. The book describes a history of life in the universe, dwarfing in scale Stapledon's previous book, Last and First Men (1930),...

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 "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 "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...

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...

In "The Essential Works of Olaf Stapledon," readers are invited into the expansive realms of speculative thought that characterize Stapledon's literary contributions. This compilation not only encapsulates...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sirius is Thomas Trelone's great experiment - a huge, handsome dog with the brain and intelligence of a human being. Raised and educated in Trelone's own family alongside Plaxy, his youngest daughter,...

John Wainwright is a freak, a human mutation with an extraordinary intelligence which is both awesome and frightening to behold. Ordinary humans are mere playthings to him. And Odd John has a plan - to...

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 Complete Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon," readers are invited to explore the imaginative landscapes that define Stapledon's contributions to science fiction literature. A prolific pioneer, Stapledon...

In 'Star Maker,' Olaf Stapledon delves into the vastness of time and space, interweaving philosophical inquiry with speculative narrative. The novel presents a cosmic journey through the evolution of...

In "Through the Depths of the Universe: Complete Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon," the reader is invited on an expansive journey through speculative realms that blur the lines between reality and imagination....

Olaf Stapledon's "The Philosophy & Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon" is a profound exploration of speculative thought interwoven with philosophical contemplation. This collection not only showcases...

In "The Complete Novels," Olaf Stapledon presents an expansive collection that showcases his visionary imagination and profound philosophical inquiries. Encompassing works such as "Last and First Men"...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Last Men in London' is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the philosophical and ethical implications of a future society where humans have evolved into highly advanced beings....

The Complete Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon is a groundbreaking collection of speculative fiction that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Stapledon's unique writing style combines an imaginative exploration...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Last and First Men' is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that takes readers on a journey through the future evolution of humankind over two billion years. Written in a philosophical...

Olaf Stapledon's 'Odd John' is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that delves into the concept of the 'superman' or evolved human. Through the character of John Wainwright, a mutant with extraordinary...

Monique is a witch, a reclusive one. After losing Lucius, her companion of almost a century, she associates with nobody but a raven named Dante. When she receives an invitation to celebrate her 700th...

Haunted by dreams, hunted by shadows—can Ash escape before her past catches up?Someone watches me from the shadows. At night, this alluring, dark stranger invades my dreams and during the day, he lingers...

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Cymin's final tournament representing the East Deity for Lux Temple promises to be thrilling and bittersweet. After it's done, all his skill and power must feed a Storm Tower to protect the world from...

More Proud the SpiritA gripping tale of colonialism, resilience, and the fight for survival, More Proud the Spirit transports readers to Vahan, a human colony built on a distant planet under the watchful...

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others. The animals at Manor Farm have had enough of Farmer Jones – he’s drunk, reckless and cares little for their welfare. When the...

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A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love...

Experience true love, and discover hidden heart desires, but beware of the allure of illusion.Amé is a vegetation witch with a knack for soil cultivation and plant genetics.She develops flower mates that...

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This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

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...

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For the readers who are moody, feisty, and in another world may also be stabby. She's her Captain's protector, and he's a rival Captain who just couldn't mind his own business.A Grim Pirates Fantasy With...

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...

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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...

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When faced with adversity, we have a choice to make. Will we crumble and fall, letting despair win, or will we lift our head, square our shoulders, and  stand tall, showing the world that no matter what...