Lem, Stanislaw

Tales of Pirx the Pilot (Penguin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780241400227
author:: Lem, Stanislaw
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
Condition:: New
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£10.70

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Tales of Pirx the Pilot is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the mundane aspects of space travel. The story follows Pirx, a pilot who navigates the routine of space travel, punctuated by occasional mishaps and technological failures.

As Pirx progresses through his career, he is regaled with tales of the early days of space travel, when the journey was fraught with danger and uncertainty. Yet, even as he enjoys the comforts of luxury space travel, Pirx's experiences are marred by malfunctions and unexpected setbacks.

Through Pirx's story, the author highlights the tension between humanity's reliance on technology and the risks that come with it. A cautionary tale of the consequences of trust in technology, Tales of Pirx the Pilot is a gripping and thought-provoking read.

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