Name: Tales of Pirx the Pilot (Penguin Modern Classics)
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Author: Stanislaw Lem

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Tales of Pirx the Pilot (Penguin Modern Classics)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Stanislaw Lem

Publisher

Penguin Classics

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

224

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9780241400227

Tales of Pirx the Pilot (Penguin Modern Classics)

Stanislaw Lem (Author) · Penguin Classics · Paperback

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Synopsis "Tales of Pirx the Pilot (Penguin Modern Classics) "

From 'A giant of twentieth-century science fiction' (Guardian), the adventures of Pirx, a hapless everyman in outer space'By now he fancied himself something of a rocket jockey, a space ace, whose real home was among the planets'In a future where space travel has become routine and unremarkable, Pirx the pilot bumbles and daydreams his way through the solar system. These endearing tales follow his progress from cadet to captain. But, whether he is wrestling with a misbehaving spacesuit, feeling uncomfortable on a luxury space cruise ship or encountering a mysterious malfunctioning robot on a mission to Mars, the hapless Pirx just can't stop things from going terribly wrong.Translated by Louis Iribarne

Stanislaw Lem

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Stanisław Lem (1921-2006) was a prominent Polish writer in science fiction literature. Born in Lviv, he developed a prolific literary career that explored themes such as cybernetics, communication, and the human condition. His work is characterized by a deep philosophical sense and, at times, a humorous tone.

Among his most recognized works are Solaris (1961), The Cyberiad (1965), and The Futurological Congress (1971), all in the science fiction genre. Additionally, he wrote essays like Summa Technologiae (1964), where he reflects on the future of technology. His literary legacy has significantly influenced contemporary science fiction.

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