Length13h 26m
About this audiobook
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 and speculative style, Stapledon constructs a vivid and imaginative narrative that explores the rise and fall of different human civilizations on Earth. His visionary work delves into themes of technological advancement, social progress, and the ultimate fate of humanity, offering a thought-provoking commentary on the potential directions of our species. This book is considered a classic in the science fiction genre and has influenced numerous authors and filmmakers with its grand scope and ambitious storytelling. Stapledon's distinctive prose and unique perspective provide readers with a captivating and intellectually stimulating reading experience. Olaf Stapledon, a British philosopher and writer, drew inspiration from his academic background in philosophy and history to create this seminal work of science fiction. His deep contemplation of human nature, society, and the universe shaped the thematic depth and complexity of 'Last and First Men', making it a seminal contribution to speculative fiction. I highly recommend 'Last and First Men' to readers interested in exploring thought-provoking and visionary science fiction that challenges conventional notions of humanity and civilization.
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Science Fiction
Length13 hrs 26 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Parade's End Tetralogy: Some Do Not, No More Parades, A Man Could Stand Up & Last Post
2Preface
3Introduction By One of the Last Men
4THE CHRONICLE
5I Balkan Europe
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61. THE EUROPEAN WAR AND AFTER
72. THE ANGLO-FRENCH WAR
83. EUROPE AFTER THE ANGLO-FRENCH WAR
94. THE RUSSO-GERMAN WAR
10II Europe’s Downfall
111. EUROPE AND AMERICA
122. THE ORIGINS OF A MYSTERY
133. EUROPE MURDERED
14III America and China
151. THE RIVALS
162. THE CONFLICT
173. ON AN ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC
18IV An Americanized Planet
191. THE FOUNDATION OF THE FIRST WORLD STATE
202. THE DOMINANCE OF SCIENCE
213. MATERIAL ACHIEVEMENT
224. THE CULTURE OF THE FIRST WORLD STATE
235. DOWNFALL
24V The Fall of the First Men
251. THE FIRST DARK AGE
262. THE RISE OF PATAGONIA
273. THE CULT OF YOUTH
284. THE CATASTROPHE
29VI Transition
301. THE FIRST MEN AT BAY
312. THE SECOND DARK AGE
32VII The Rise of the Second Men
331. THE APPEARANCE OF A NEW SPECIES
342. THE INTERCOURSE OF THREE SPECIES
353. THE ZENITH OF THE SECOND MEN
36VIII The Martians
371. THE FIRST MARTIAN INVASION
382. LIFE ON MARS
393. THE MARTIAN MIND
404. DELUSIONS OF THE MARTIANS
41IX Earth and Mars
421. THE SECOND MEN AT BAY
432. THE RUIN OF TWO WORLDS
443. THE THIRD DARK AGE
45X The Third Men in the Wilderness
461. THE THIRD HUMAN SPECIES
472. DIGRESSIONS OF THE THIRD MEN
483. THE VITAL ART
494. CONFLICTING POLICIES
50XI Man Remakes Himself
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