Length10h 28m
About this audiobook
Olaf Stapledon's 'Star Maker' is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that explores the vast expanse of the cosmos and the potential of human evolution. Written in a visionary and philosophical style, the novel delves into themes of cosmic consciousness, the nature of life, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Stapledon's narrative stretches across time and space, presenting a panoramic view of the universe filled with awe-inspiring concepts and mind-bending ideas. The literary context of 'Star Maker' can be seen as a precursor to later works of science fiction that would tackle similar existential themes and push the boundaries of the genre. Olaf Stapledon, a British philosopher and writer, was deeply interested in the future of humanity and the possibilities of cosmic exploration. His background in philosophy and science informed his speculative fiction, imbuing it with depth and intellectual rigor. 'Star Maker' is a culmination of Stapledon's philosophical musings and his imaginative vision of the universe. I highly recommend 'Star Maker' to readers who enjoy thought-provoking science fiction that challenges conventional notions of the universe and humanity's place within it. Stapledon's novel will not only expand your mind but also inspire contemplation on the grandeur and complexity of existence.
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Rating★★★★ 4.1 (15.3K)
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GenreScience Fiction, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 28 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Complete Works
242. INTERMUNDANE STRIFE
2PREFACE
253. A CRISIS IN GALACTIC HISTORY
3I THE EARTH
264. TRIUMPH IN A SUB-GALAXY
41. THE STARTING POINT
275. THE TRAGEDY OF THE PERVERTS
52. EARTH AMONG THE STARS
286. A GALACTIC UTOPIA
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6II INTERSTELLAR TRAVEL
29X A VISION OF THE GALAXY
7III THE OTHER EARTH
30XI STARS AND VERMIN
81. ON THE OTHER EARTH
311. THE MANY GALAXIES
92. A BUSY WORLD
322. DISASTER IN OUR GALAXY
103. PROSPECTS OF THE RACE
333. STARS
11IV I TRAVEL AGAIN
344. GALACTIC SYMBIOSIS
12V WORLDS INNUMERABLE
35XII A STUNTED COSMICAL SPIRIT
131. THE DIVERSITY OF WORLDS
36XIII THE BEGINNING AND THE END
142. STRANGE MANKINDS
371. BACK TO THE NEBULAE
153. NAUTILOIDS
382. THE SUPREME MOMENT NEARS
16VI INTIMATIONS OF THE STAR MAKER
393. THE SUPREME MOMENT AND AFTER
17VII MORE WORLDS
40XIV THE MYTH OF CREATION
181. A SYMBIOTIC RACE
41XV THE MAKER AND HIS WORKS
192. COMPOSITE BEINGS
421. IMMATURE CREATING
203. PLANT MEN AND OTHERS
432. MATURE CREATING
21VIII CONCERNING THE EXPLORERS
443. THE ULTIMATE COSMOS AND THE ETERNAL SPIRIT
22IX THE COMMUNITY OF WORLDS
45XVI EPILOGUE: BACK TO EARTH
231. BUSY UTOPIAS
46A NOTE ON MAGNITUDE
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