Lem, Stanislaw
The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age (Penguin Science Fiction)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241467992
- author:
- Lem, Stanislaw
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Stanislaw Lem's The Cyberiad Fables for the Cybernetic Age is a thought-provoking collection of science fiction short stories that explore the human condition in a fantastical universe. In this unique and humorous world, ingenious 'constructors' Trurl and Klapaucius navigate a medieval landscape where machines and technology have created a strange and often absurd reality. From the machine that can create anything starting with 'N' to the PhD pirates who demand knowledge as ransom, Lem's writing probes the furthest reaches of the universe while remaining deeply human. With its blend of science fiction, satire, and fantasy, The Cyberiad Fables for the Cybernetic Age is a fascinating read for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of technology and humanity.
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