Sirius (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Fantasy of Love and Discord (Sci-Fi Novel)By Olaf Stapledon
Length9h 10m
About this audiobook
Sirius (1944) is a searching fable of scientific ambition and metaphysical loneliness, centred on a sheepdog endowed with human-level intelligence by the biologist Thomas Trelone and raised alongside Trelone's daughter, Plaxy. Stapledon combines pastoral realism, tragic romance, and philosophical science fiction to examine consciousness, species hierarchy, religion, sexuality, and the limits of sympathy. Written during the mature phase of British speculative fiction, the novel extends the moral seriousness of H. G. Wells while anticipating later debates about animal minds and bioethics. Olaf Stapledon (1886–1950), philosopher, pacifist, and visionary novelist, brought to fiction a rare fusion of scientific imagination and ethical inquiry. His experiences in the First World War ambulance service, his academic work in philosophy, and his abiding concern with humanity's spiritual evolution shaped works such as Last and First Men and Star Maker. Sirius translates these cosmic preoccupations into an intimate, embodied tragedy. This is recommended for readers who value speculative fiction as literature of ideas rather than mere prediction. Humane, unsettling, and intellectually exacting, Sirius rewards those interested in animal studies, philosophy of mind, and the tragic costs of making a being too singular for any existing world.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, General Fiction
Length9 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 8, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Grisly Folk (A rare science fiction story by H. G. Wells) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5CHAPTER I FIRST MEETING
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6CHAPTER II THE MAKING OF SIRIUS
7CHAPTER III INFANCY
8CHAPTER IV YOUTH
9CHAPTER V SHEEP-DOG APPRENTICE
10CHAPTER VI BIRTH-PANGS OF A PERSONALITY
11CHAPTER VII WOLF SIRIUS
12CHAPTER VIII SIRIUS AT CAMBRIDGE
13CHAPTER IX SIRIUS AND RELIGION
14CHAPTER X EXPERIENCES IN LONDON
15CHAPTER XI MAN AS TYRANT
16CHAPTER XII FARMER SIRIUS
17CHAPTER XIII THE EFFECTS OF WAR
18CHAPTER XIV TAN-Y-VOEL
19CHAPTER XV STRANGE TRIANGLE
20CHAPTER XVI PLAXY CONSCRIPTED
21CHAPTER XVII OUTLAW
22Analysis
23Reflection
24Memorable Quotes
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