About the Author
Stanisław Lem
ISBN 9780141394596
Rs. 958
Penguin Modern Classics
Cyberiad
Who it's for: Fans of Borges and readers who enjoy absurdist science fiction
In The Cyberiad, Stanisław Lem crafts a surreal universe where reality bends and imagination reigns supreme. Two clever ‘constructors’ navigate a medieval landscape, solving problems with their technical prowess, while a machine that creates anything starting with ’N’ meets a bizarre fate. Kings entertain their subjects with mind-bending games, and PhD pirates ransom knowledge instead of gold. UFOs quietly land at dawn, and stars are rearranged for advertising. Lem’s fantastical tales redefine the boundaries of reality, space, and language, offering a darkly comic and anarchic adventure. Why You Should Read? Experience a universe where the laws of reality are playfully rewritten. Enjoy a blend of dark humor and imaginative storytelling. Discover a unique take on science fiction with philosophical undertones. Perfect for fans of Borges and those who love exploring the absurd.
Highlights
- Features two clever constructors solving problems with technical prowess
- Includes a machine that creates anything starting with 'N'
- Kings entertain with mind-bending games; PhD pirates ransom knowledge
- UFOs land at dawn; stars are rearranged for advertising
- Blends dark humor with philosophical undertones
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Questions about this book
Who are the main characters?
The book features two clever 'constructors' who navigate a medieval landscape, solving problems with their technical prowess.
What is the tone of the book?
The tone is darkly comic and anarchic, blending humor with imaginative storytelling and philosophical undertones.
What kind of stories are included?
The stories are surreal and fantastical, including a machine that creates anything starting with 'N', kings playing mind-bending games, and PhD pirates who ransom knowledge.
Is this book suitable for fans of traditional science fiction?
It offers a unique take on science fiction, focusing on absurdity and philosophical ideas rather than hard science, and is recommended for fans of Borges and absurdist fiction.