ISBN 9780241334355
Rs. 798
Penguin Classics
Fiasco
Who it's for: Readers of philosophical science fiction and classic SF
Stanisław Lem's 'Fiasco' follows the Earth spaceship Hermes on a mission to Quinta, an alien planet riddled with strange structures and an unsettling desolation. What begins as an attempt at contact with intelligent life quickly devolves into a desperate investigation of a civilization seemingly consumed by madness.Why You Should Read? Explore a profound narrative of first contact and the inherent challenges of interstellar communication. Delve into Stanisław Lem's masterful exploration of alien intelligence, technology, and existential philosophy. Experience a classic of philosophical science fiction that questions humanity's place in the cosmos. Discover a haunting vision of a distant planet and the mysterious fate of its inhabitants.
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- Classic philosophical science fiction by Stanisław Lem
- Explores first contact and challenges of interstellar communication
- Investigates alien intelligence, technology, and existential philosophy
- Haunting vision of a distant planet and its mysterious inhabitants
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What is the plot of Fiasco?
The Earth spaceship Hermes is sent on a mission to Quinta, an alien planet with strange structures and desolation. The crew attempts contact with intelligent life, but the mission becomes a desperate investigation of a civilization seemingly consumed by madness.
What themes does Fiasco explore?
The novel explores first contact, the challenges of interstellar communication, alien intelligence, technology, and existential philosophy, questioning humanity's place in the cosmos.
Who is the author of Fiasco?
The author is Stanisław Lem, a master of philosophical science fiction.
Is Fiasco part of a series?
The provided information does not indicate that Fiasco is part of a series.