Lem, Stanislaw
Return from the Stars (The MIT Press)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262538480
- author:
- Lem, Stanislaw
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.7 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stanisław Lem's Return from the Stars is a thought-provoking novel that explores the consequences of a society that has eradicated danger and risk. When astronaut Hal Bregg returns to Earth after a ten-year mission, he finds a world that is unrecognisable from his own. The people of Earth have become "betrizated", removing all aggression and violence, but also losing their impulse to explore and take risks. Bregg's experiences highlight the blurred boundaries between utopia and dystopia, as he struggles to navigate this new social landscape. With no opposition to his aggression, Bregg is faced with a choice: leave Earth again or learn to be content in his new surroundings. This gripping novel raises important questions about the nature of humanity and the consequences of our choices. Lem's depiction of a risk-free society is both bleak and thought-provoking, inviting readers to consider the trade-offs we make for a safer world.
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