Lindsay, David
A Voyage to Arcturus (Penguin Science Fiction)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241441589
- author:
- Lindsay, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 x 2.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Voyage to Arcturus by David Lindsay is an extraordinary and profound exploration of the nature of evil. This dreamlike novel follows one man's journey from Earth to an alien landscape of ethereal beauty and existential terror, raising fundamental questions about the human condition. First published in 1943, this landmark cult novel has had a lasting influence on generations of writers, with its unique blend of metaphysics and surreal dream-quest. The book is a thought-provoking and engrossing read that continues to appeal to readers today. C.S. Lewis described A Voyage to Arcturus as "that shattering, intolerable and irresistible work", highlighting the novel's profound impact on those who have encountered it.