Solaris by Stanislaw Lem (English) Paperback Book

Description: Solaris by Stanislaw Lem The classic sci-fi novel in a beautiful new edition. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Kris Kelvin arrives at the planet Solaris to study the ocean that covers its surface he is forced to confront a painful, hitherto unconscious memory embodied in the physical likeness of a long-dead lover. Others suffer from the same affliction and speculation rises among scientists that the Solaris ocean may be a massive brain that creates incarnate memories, but its purpose in doing so remains a mystery...Solaris raises a question that has been at the heart of human experience and literature for centuries: can we truly understand the universe around us without first understanding what lies within? Notes A beautiful new edition of this classic sci-fi novel. When Kris Kelvin arrives at the planet Solaris to study the ocean that covers its surface he is forced to confront a painful, hitherto unconscious memory embodied in the physical likeness of a long-dead lover. Author Biography Born in 1921 in Lvov, Poland, Stanislaw Lem is the prolific and versatile author of novels, short stories, literary criticism, philosophy, parodies and screenplays. Lem is the recipient of many literary awards, most notably the State Prize for Literature in Poland (1976) and the Austrian State Award for European Literature (1985). Promotional The classic sci-fi novel in a beautiful new edition. Long Description The classic sci-fi novel in a beautiful new edition. When Kris Kelvin arrives at the planet Solaris to study the ocean that covers its surface he is forced to confront a painful, hitherto unconscious memory embodied in the physical likeness of a long-dead lover. Others suffer from the same affliction and speculation rises among scientists that the Solaris ocean may be a massive brain that creates incarnate memories, but its purpose in doing so remains a mystery... Solaris raises a question that has been at the heart of human experience and literature for centuries: can we truly understand the universe around us without first understanding what lies within? Promotional "Headline" The classic sci-fi novel in a beautiful new edition. Details ISBN0571311571 Author Stanislaw Lem Year 2016 ISBN-10 0571311571 ISBN-13 9780571311576 Media Book Pages 224 Publisher Faber & Faber Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1921 Publication Date 2016-03-03 Imprint Faber & Faber Place of Publication London DEWEY 891.8537 Replaces 9780571219728 Edition Main Format Paperback Language English UK Release Date 2016-03-03 AU Release Date 2016-03-03 Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-03-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97448123;

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